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The Dears Done Looking Back: After a Doc Film & Book it's Forward in 2013

After a documentary film and a book, The Dears' Murray Lightburn doesn't want to look backwards any time soon. ... Read More »

Dears Documentary: Band's Mexico Adventure Becoming Film & Live Album

Montreal band The Dears are the subject of a documentary called 'Never Destroy Us: The Dears at Pasaguero.' ... Read More »

Martha Wainwright Does La Belle Province Proud at CMW, Dears Also Delight

The buzz was high at Toronto's El Mocambo Thursday night as rumours swirled around about a potential "surprise guest" at the annual La Belle Province showcase at CMW. ... Read More »

Questlove, Tom Morello and Others React to Occupy Wall Street New York Raid

New York City Police began forcibly removing Occupy Wall Street protesters from their location in the city's Zuccotti Park Tuesday morning. We have artist reactions, here. ... Read More »

Jack Layton's Death Inspires Tributes From Broken Social Scene, Billy Bragg + More

Artists reflect on the life of Canadian politician Jack Layton, who passed away Aug. 22 from cancer. ... Read More »

Canadian Summer Festival Guide 2011 -- July (Part Two)

Northern Lights ... Read More »

Songs for Dad: 20 Tracks to Help Keep the Old Man Current

Look, we know that your Dad is pretty set in his ways ... Read More »

The Dears' Natalia Yanchak Releases 'Final Fridays' Story Inspired by 'The Office'

The Dears Natalia Yanchak reveals herself as a wordsmith with the public debut of her first science fiction story, which she says was partially inspired by 'The Office.' ... Read More »