The Dears

4th August 2010

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Keep Going.

Going through 3 nights of audio from our sweaty concerts in Mexico City. A few tech issues but generally not too shabby, especially considering we had never played any of that stuff live before. Have not seen any of the footage but we’re told it’s pretty amazing.

Having just listened to final mixes of the album yesterday, it’s interesting to hear how far the songs have come since then. And now we have to kind of re-learn a few things for our upcoming residencies in the fall. It’s exciting, and terrifying. But mostly exciting.

Very soon, we will begin preview all kinds of stuff. We are plotting….

Eternal Love,
M.A.L.

3rd August 2010

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The Dears’ fifth album is mixed.

23rd July 2010

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music, music, music. so much music.

22nd July 2010

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RESIDENCY SHOWS ANNOUNCED

We’ve just announced a string of residencies, with a vibe similar to our last shows in Mexico City - where we perform the whole new album live. Here are the dates, click through for tickets.

September 29 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
September 30 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
October 1 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church

October 13 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 14 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 15 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison

November 3 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting Factory
November 4 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting Factory

Additionally, we’ll be giving away merch at these shows in exchange for your donations to either the Montreal City Mission or War Child. Here’s the official word on it:

To introduce audiences to their new collection of songs, acclaimed art rock band The Dears will play a series of residencies during which they will perform their forthcoming record in full. The eight residency shows - three consecutive nights in Toronto and Montreal and two in Brooklyn (tour dates below) – will recapture the essence of band’s immensely successful string of shows in Mexico City this past May.

The Dears will be donating proceeds from every merch sale at these residencies to Montreal City Mission and War Child. “Some of the items are rare, might be the wrong size, while some things are out of print and may be sold at ridiculous prices. But this is not just about raising money. People hurt everywhere, all the time, and in so many ways. Essentially, this is what we sing about and sometimes singing just ain’t enough. By taking some of this stuff off our hands, hopefully folks will remember who they’re helping and why,” says the band of the endeavour.

The new record and touring lineup also marks the return of guitarists Patrick Krief and Rob Benvie, early-era bassist Roberto Arquilla as well as newcomer Jeff Luciani on drums. In addition, of course, to singer Murray Lightburn and keyboardist Natalia Yanchak. The band mentions that “we’ve seen many line-up changes, but this one is quite special. Some of our relationships, and friendships, go back over 10 years. The result has been powerful and chilling, like some cosmic design intent on blowing you away.”

Mind blowing, at least. We promise. See you soon.
♥ The Dears

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16th July 2010

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6:49 AM, July 16, 2010

It is entirely possible that the last few MBs of sound for this album was recorded and saved just now.

11th July 2010

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Anonymous asked: Hello Dears,

I have a bizarre question for you. I don't expect you to have an answer, but if you wanted to share any insight, that'd be cool.

What do you guys think about the spiritual awakening/evolution of consciousness that might be happening to mankind? I ask The Dears cos you guys talk a lot about physics, the universe, etc. In my own quest for knowledge, down the rabbit hole, I did a lot of research regarding consciousness, conspiracy theory, etc. From my perspective it seems like since 'No Cities Left' the vibe of the band has gone in a direction that seems to support this movement, with gaining momentum.

Respectfully Yours,

Greg

Dear Greg:

We have no idea what you’re talking about.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

PS. ssssshhhhhh…

11th July 2010

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Anonymous asked: Hi All. Thought you had split a few years back, but having randomly checked I can see thats not the case. Good. Was just wondering what chance there will be of you touring England anytime soon. Saw you twice in Bristol and was amazed.

Brad

Dear Anonymous:

The Dears will be forever.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

11th July 2010

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Anonymous asked: How come you don't play that many shows in TX1?

Dear Anonymous:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_outlying_territories_by_total_area

But we’ll try.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

11th July 2010

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Anonymous asked: I was so grateful to see you guys in Denton, TX. My friends and my wife and I still talk about it. I've bragged about the show so much to friends who didn't go, and they all regret it. Will you be coming back to North Texas? Please do.

Dear Anonymous:

Denton is the lovely home to one of our favorite bands, Midlake. Of course we hope to make it over there on our next extended tour of the US.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

11th July 2010

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Anonymous asked: why don't you put some songs in rock band and/or guitar hero games?? I really would love to sing it loud, or play the guitar, or the drums, or anything in songs like hate then love, lost in the plot or whites only party. Please, try to put some songs in the game!!!

Dears Anonymous:

Perhaps we’ll develop our very own playable guitar hero rock band game someday.

Eternal Love,
The Dears