The Dears

18th August 2010

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A CHALLENGE

Dears:

As most of you (hopefully) know, we are anticipating a few residencies this coming Fall. While we don’t have plans to be everywhere until 2011, we have dreamed up an idea to keep you all involved: wherever you are, we’re including you in this event.

The Dears would like to produce a commemorative poster for our upcoming residencies that will be given away in exchange for donations to War Child (TO, NYC) and the Montreal City Mission (MTL). Simply put, we want YOU to design it. Send us whatever is up there, lurking around in your brain; we want to see it. Know that your efforts will be helping out others. It’s not such a challenge. Share your submission here.

In other news, we are still at work on many elements surrounded our upcoming album project. The talk around the office is that we are going to drop in early 2011. Not to worry, however, as between now and then, we will be posting loads of bits and bobs on our website, perhaps even whole tracks and of course short films. You can keep track of everything we share by either:

- “Bookmark-ing” our website or subscribing to our RSS feed. We personally look after this place and are here all the time.
- “Following” us on Twitter. Our policy is that we have a rotating “Top 40” of people we follow. Be one.
- “Liking” or becoming a “Fan” on Facebook. We read all comments. All of them.
- “Friend-ing” us on myspace. We rotate the tunes ourselves based on mood.

We encourage participation in all of these.

Again, infinite, eternal thanks for all your love and support, for the little notes and stuff. We see it and feel it all. It’s what keeps the raging fire going. Without you we are nothing and we actually mean that.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

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15th August 2010

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thekilleroatishere asked: Hi there, beloved formers of The Dears. I'm just passing by to say how much your music matters in my life. It's such an important part, and I just want to say Thanks. Thanks to you guys, for bring us such a beautiful, nostalgic and lovely music and lyrics. Also, asking if you guys have another scheduled performance here in Mexico. I wasn't able to assist to the last one. Tons of love for you guys, have a wonderful day :D

Aaaah! So much love from Mexico. We have nothing scheduled…yet… ♥

15th August 2010

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martjinzoe asked: hi guys, i loss the last visit to Mexico, when you comeback? we love you!!!!!!

Mexico! We love you too. We promise to be back soon. Next year, perhaps? ♥ The Dears

15th August 2010

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Anonymous asked: I know, I know, I know. It's been asked a thousand times already. But. As someone who has (literally, rightly or wrongly) relied on your music to get me through some seriously hopeless times; sad, happy, life-changing, deaths, births, those moments when life seems so far away... Just one thing, the same thing wondered, pondered, posed, dreamt... when, when, when will the new album burst free? When will my fickle mood be once more altered by the soporific melodies of The Dears? When will I be on the cusp of life and death, hoplessness and optimism. Just when...?

Some of these questions we simply cannot answer. But before spring 2011 happens in the northern hemisphere, there will be a new Dears album unleashed unto this world. ♥ The Dears

15th August 2010

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13th August 2010

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Are we dropping the needle on a bit of news next week? Tune in, find out.

8th August 2010

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bandaind asked: Have you ever thinking abou covering any Smashing Pumpkins' song? It should be really nice to hear you guys playing Galapogos. Hope see you in Brazil, thank you for liking my blog http://bandaind.tumblr.com =) Love xoxo

Dear Bandaind,

One of the very few policies of The Dears is that they do NOT do covers. Ever.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

8th August 2010

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mappedbywhatsurroundedthem asked: Can't wait for the new album. Any ideas when you guys will be heading over to the UK?

Dear mappedbywhatsurroundedthem,

MMXI.

We will be there. Can’t wait to share with you.

Eternal Love,
The Dears

8th August 2010

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Anonymous asked: Is it possible to play different songs after the main album "set" during the Toronto residency shows? I know several people - myself included - who plan to go to more than one.

I know that during the Mexico shows, it was a little more difficult since they were being filmed for release.

Look forward to seeing you guys in October... it's been awhile.

Dear Anonymous,

We’ll see. You’ll see. Thank you for your support. Looking forward to seeing you.

Eternal Love,
The Dears