Tag Archives: new album

Pinned Together, Falling Apart

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

I just read my bandmate’s latest eponymous* instalment of the BENVIE MEMO. In it, he draws comparison between certain moments of The Dears’ No Cities Left to the forthcoming Degeneration Street. He, Benvie, links through to this track from NCL, … Continue reading →

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Delinquent Blogger

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Feels like weeks since I’ve been here. I keep meaning to write something, then I get distracted by something else that has to be done. We’re in the final stages of production of The Dears album, and I’m pretty much … Continue reading →

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Our News Hits The News

Posted on August 10, 2008 by

Just want to send out an enormous thank you to everyone. Yes: I’m putting a general, positive vibe out there, in response to the great support from everyone out there. All of your emails and encouragement via Facebook and Myspace … Continue reading →

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Moving Right Along…

Posted on July 9, 2008 by

In a recent interview on XFM, Morrissey spoke of his new album, saying: “Journalists won’t like it but real people will” And you know I feel the same way…not about his album but about The Dears’ album. I suppose Morrissey … Continue reading →

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Playing the Record for People

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

On Tuesday, Murray and I embarked on an Ontarian adventure. We drove down to play the record for some people. This album is precious to us, and we would be totally devastated if our past year’s work was misused or … Continue reading →

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“Disclaimer” First Print

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

Hey. So I just posted a clip of Murray and Rob listening back to the first print they did of “Disclaimer,” a song that is shaping up to be the opening track on the album. Murray had to re-do the … Continue reading →

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