Altsounds — Celebrated Canadian rock band The Dears are gearing up to debut their still-to-be-titled new album in full at their upcoming multi-city residency run. As these highly anticipated shows draw closer, the band has announced several up-and-coming act... more info

Altsounds — The Dears may not reach every city until early next year, but fans can share in the musical magic of the fall residency dates by participating in a tour poster design contest. Fans are encouraged to submit their own design for a poster to commem... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 09-29-10-01 Montreal, Quebec - Pop Montreal (Santa Cruz Church) 10-13-15 Toronto, Ontario - The Garrison 11-03-04 Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory more info

Silent Uproar — The Dears have scheduled a series of residences in Montreal, Toronto and Brooklyn where they will perform their forthcoming full-length in full. The album is set for release in early 2011. [thedears.org] more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Dears have a new album due early 2011 on Dangerbird Records, and they'll be previewing it this fall with a series of live shows. The band will play the record in-full at eight shows scheduled as multi-night stays... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-05-07 Mexico City, Mexico - Pasaguero more info

All About Jazz — Victoria B.C. atmospheric rockers Jets Overhead, are about to embark on a cross-Canadian tour as the support act for synthpop sensation LIGHTS. The 17-date tour begins in Vancouver on Saturday November 7th, travels as far east as Montreal and ends in... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Deaf, Dumb, Blind said...Electronic - Electronic (1991)It's Immaterial - Life's Hard and Then You Die (1986)It's Immaterial - Song (1990)The Dears - End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story (2000)The Dears - No Cities Left (2003)The Dears - Thank You Good Ni... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Murray Lightburn doesn't know how long his band The Dears will last. more info

Perfect Porridge — This week Cassettes Won’t Listen releases (F)remix, a free remix EP, in anticipation of his new instrumental album, Into The Hillside which hits June 16th. (F)remix track downloads: 01. The Death Set - “Around The World (CWL remix)”(mp3) 02. Mr... more info