Name: Lovers Rock
Brand: The Dears

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-10-02

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The Orchard

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The Dears

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Alternative / Modern

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Dangerbird

Dangerbird Records is an independent record label founded in 2004 by musician Justin Raisen and executive Jeff Castelaz. With a focus on discovering and nurturing talented artists, Dangerbird has become known for its diverse roster of *musicians* and *performers*. The label's logo, sometimes referred to as just Dangerbird, represents their commitment to artistic freedom and innovation.

Since its inception, Dangerbird has been dedicated to supporting emerging talent across various genres including indie rock, alternative, and electronic music. Their artist-centric approach allows musicians to maintain creative control while benefiting from the label's extensive industry experience and resources.

With a reputation for signing groundbreaking acts such as *Silversun Pickups*, *Fitz and The Tantrums*, and *Ministry*, Dangerbird continues to push boundaries in the music industry. By providing a platform for unique voices and fostering a collaborative environment, they have earned the respect of both artists and fans alike.

The Dears are an indie rock group hailing from Montréal, Québec, Canada. Formed in 1995, they have been active for over two decades and continue to captivate audiences with their unique sound. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as post-punk and shoegaze, The Dears have carved out their own distinct style that sets them apart from their contemporaries.

With a discography spanning several critically acclaimed albums, The Dears have solidified themselves as one of the most influential bands in the Canadian music scene. Their introspective lyrics and emotive melodies resonate deeply with listeners, creating a powerful connection between the band and their fans.

Often compared to other notable indie rock acts like *The Stills*, *Plants and Animals*, and *Wolf Parade*, The Dears have established themselves as trailblazers within the genre. Their live performances are known for their energy and passion, leaving concert-goers mesmerized by the raw talent on display.

Montréal stalwarts The Dears release their eighth studio album Lovers Rock via Dangerbird Records.

The Dears’ 2003 breakthrough album No Cities Left was a crepuscular, romantic soundtrack to uncertain times. 9/11. War. The looming economic crisis. Nearly two decades later, as Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak began work on Lovers Rock, the world’s mood felt eerily similar

There’s a direct line between the sort of doominess of No Cities Left and this album,” says Lightburn. “You could go straight from Lovers Rock to No Cities Left and it’s like they're interlocked. But it's a different kind of doom. Around 2001, it felt like, ‘We have no control. We don't know what's going to happen next.’ Now it’s a doom that's within our grasp. It’s in the air. It’s between us. But we do nothing about it.”

If The Dears have always made apocalyptic love songs for an existential crisis, there are also other constants, starting, of course, with the band’s two core members for two decades: Lightburn and Yanchak. There are also certain sonic and aesthetic parameters, within which the music can be both unsettlingly experimental and impossibly lush: part Bacharach, part Krautrock. From the anthemic anger and driving resignation of Heart of An Animal to the swoony, swerving, epic The Worst In Us, Lovers Rock is the sound of The Dears topping themselves yet again, an accomplishment borne of ambition, hard work, and a strong sense of identity.

Lovers Rock

Music GB

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