The Dears – Indie Rock’s Grand Romantics Return With Hope in Tow

Hanna Kantor

Canadian stalwarts The Dears return with “Babe, We’ll Find A Way,” a cinematic and emotionally weathered anthem that nestles itself somewhere between heartbreak and unwavering belief. From the first jangle of guitar and piano interlace, you’re ushered into a world that’s simultaneously vast and intimate — the kind of sonic architecture that only The Dears can conjure.

Murray Lightburn’s gravelly croon carries the weight of years, delivering lyrics that feel like midnight letters written on the brink. It’s a song for lovers separated by city limits and existential dread alike — and yet, the resolve in its title never wavers. The track swells with string-like synths and echoing percussion, nodding toward classic indie rock while refusing to drown in nostalgia.