Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Some of the most recognizable names in indie and alternative music have donated new, unreleased, live and remixed songs for the benefit compilation, Give. Listen. Help. Volume 5, a double CD created in support of the Pablove Foundation. This charity ... more info

NME — The Dears have announced that they will play several North American headlining dates as well as gigs with The Secret Machines this autumn. more info

Rock Sellout — While I've never been a huge fan of The Dears, the news of an album release piqued my interest enough to break the current "no post slump" I was stuck in. The album will drop on October 21st via Dangerbird Records. While I sadly don't have any mp3s t... more info