Formed in 1995, The Dears have spent nearly three decades crafting music that is as beautiful as it is defiant: a spellbinding fusion of operatic drama and punk energy. With their orchestral dark-pop and theatrical live shows, they stood at the forefront of the Canadian indie-rock revival. Their sweeping symphonic arrangements and soaring melodies are carried by raw emotion, intellectual edge, and an uncompromising resolve, music that feels at once immediate and richly layered. Their ninth album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, proves the band is still operating at the height of their powers. Passionate, urgent, and unflinchingly human, the record moves between shadow and light, explores darker corners, and ultimately radiates beauty and hope with just the right amount of bite. Over the years, The Dears have toured the globe, performing at Glastonbury and Coachella, with unforgettable appearances on Letterman (twice) and Jimmy Kimmel Live.