Concerts Evan Dando and The Dears in Concert XPN September 29, 2006 • A master of warm and colorful power-pop, Evan Dando recently re-formed his celebrated band The Lemonheads to record a new self-titled album. Dando performs a solo set live from WXPN and World Cafe Live, along with an appearance by the Canadian pop-rock band The Dears. The Dears in concert on XPN Live Fridays - 09/29/2006 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6160649/6167669" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews The Dears: 'No Cities Left' May 31, 2005 • Murray A. Lightburn is the composer, lead guitarist and guiding force behind the band The Dears, one of the latest moody, orchestral pop-rock bands from Canada sweeping the alternative music scene. The Dears: 'No Cities Left' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4670727/4672498" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Cafe The Dears: Comforting and Groundbreaking XPN October 19, 2006 • The Dears' distinct brand of rock is both comforting and groundbreaking, with a whimsical streak, a many-layered sound and often profound meaning: In the title track on No Cities Left, an upbeat tempo is paired with ethereal vocals and apocalyptic lyrics. The Dears in Studio on World Cafe - 10/19/2006 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6338317/6338817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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