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Fast Romantics Release Summer Single 'F**k Yourself' Photo Fast Romantics Release Summer Single 'F**k Yourself'
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

Side “Euphoria,” was mixed by Los Angeles-based producer Dave Schiffman (The Killers, Haim) and is busting with jubilant pop anthems, as electric as ever and teeming with a renewed sense of self and purpose. Side “Happiness” was mixed by Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire)....

Fast Romantics Announce New LP 'Happiness + Euphoria' Photo Fast Romantics Announce New LP 'Happiness + Euphoria'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023

Side “Euphoria,” was mixed by Los Angeles-based producer Dave Schiffman (The Killers, Haim) and is busting with jubilant pop anthems, as electric as ever and teeming with a renewed sense of self and purpose. Side “Happiness” was mixed by Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire) and is a lush, beaut...

Murray A. Lightburn Releases New LP 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal' Photo Murray A. Lightburn Releases New LP 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023

Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returns with his deeply personal new solo album, Once Upon A Time In Montreal, available digitally, along with a vinyl edition available online and in stores via Dangerbird Records. Lightburn will celebrate in his hometown...

Murray A. Lightburn Shares 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal' Photo Murray A. Lightburn Shares 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023

Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returned last month to announce his latest solo album, the deeply personal Once Upon A Time In Montreal, arriving via Dangerbird Records. Murray has shared the title-track single, along with a video created  by the product...

Murray A. Lightburn Returns With 'Dumpster Gold' Photo Murray A. Lightburn Returns With 'Dumpster Gold'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

The album, which Lightburn jokes is an audio version of a biopic, was inspired by the passing of his father, a jazz musician from Belize who moved to Montreal via New York to reconnect with his teenage sweetheart. The two were married for 56 years, until he passed in April 2020 in a Quebec nursing h...

The Dears to Embark On UK Tour This September Photo The Dears to Embark On UK Tour This September
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

Montreal stalwarts The Dears are returning to the UK this September for a long-awaited run of live dates. Marking a  triumphant return for the band, The Dears are guaranteed to deliver a cathartic set packed with classics alongside material from their latest release ‘Lovers Rock’, performed live for...

The Dears Announce 'Christmas Love' 7' Single Photo The Dears Announce 'Christmas Love' 7' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020

Montreal husband & wife duo The Dears will help spread some joy this holiday season, in an otherwise difficult year, with a new 7” single featuring their original “Christmas Love” b/w a cover of the classic, “O Little Town Of Bethlehem.”...

The Dears Announce Rescheduled UK Tour Dates For 2021 Photo The Dears Announce Rescheduled UK Tour Dates For 2021
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2020

The Dears, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, released their latest grand opus Lovers Rock digitally in May via Dangerbird Records, garnering tremendous praise worldwide....

The Dears' 'Lovers Rock' Available on Vinyl Today Via Dangerbird Records Photo The Dears' 'Lovers Rock' Available on Vinyl Today Via Dangerbird Records
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020

The Dears, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, released their latest grand opus Lovers Rock digitally in May via Dangerbird Records, garnering tremendous praise worldwide. Today, the album is now available at your local independent music retailer. Order from select indepe...

The Dears Release New Album LOVERS ROCK Photo The Dears Release New Album LOVERS ROCK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020

Montréal quintet THE DEARS, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, released their latest grand opus Lovers Rock via Dangerbird Records. In addition to the album, they shared the video for their track “Instant Nightmare!”...

The Dears Premiere New Single 'I Know What You're Thinking And It's Awful' Photo The Dears Premiere New Single 'I Know What You're Thinking And It's Awful'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2020

Montréal quintet The Dears, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, have released “I Know What You're Thinking And It's Awful,” the third single from their upcoming album Lovers Rock. It premiered today on Exclaim....

The Dears Release New Single 'The Worst In Us' & Announce a New Album Photo The Dears Release New Single 'The Worst In Us' & Announce a New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 16, 2020

Montréal stalwarts The Dears announced today that they will release their eighth studio album Lovers Rock on May 15 via Dangerbird Records. They've released the album's first single “The Worst In Us” — listen below! The band will preview Lovers Rock across twelve April shows in Europe and the UK bef...












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