Interview With Murray Lightburn of The Dears

I recently saw Montreal indie rockers, The Dears, live in concert for the first time. Their live show is as polished and musically precise as their albums. The Dears were on tour supporting their latest album, Missiles. Lead singer, guitarist and keyboard player Murray Lightburn answers a few questions I had for him after seeing their show. I was surprised by some of his answers. He's a witty one that Murray.

Click here to read the interview with Murray Lightburn on Double Stereo

The Dears in Austin

The Dears are a loose collective of Montreal-area musicians who combine cabaret-style vocals with a moody, intense brand of orchestral pop/rock. They were nominated for 'Best New Group' at the 2004 Canadian Juno Awards, and soon after the band found itself on several 'Best New Band' features in music magazines from Rolling Stone to NME. Great Northern is an indie pop group from Los Angeles with a shimmering, folk-influenced style of dream pop that's anchored with just enough of a rock & roll heart to keep it strong. Eulogies open.

More info:

Monday
May 18th
8:00 PM

Venue: The Parrish, 214 E. 6th St, Austin, Texas 78701

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