Murray Lightburn
Murray A. Lightburn is a Canadian musician, best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for The Dears.[1]
Murray A. Lightburn | |
|---|---|
| Genres | indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1995-present |
Lightburn has been called "the black Morrissey" due to his vocal similarity (and shared penchant for somewhat dark lyrics) to the former The Smiths lead singer.[2] Incidentally, The Dears toured as Morrissey's opening act during Morrissey's solo tour in 2006.[3]
In 2013 he released the solo album Mass: Light.[4] His second solo album, Hear Me Out, was released in 2019.[5]
His album Once Upon a Time in Montreal was longlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
- 2013 - Murray A. Lightburn's MASS:LIGHT
- 2019 - Hear Me Out
- 2023 - Once Upon a Time in Montreal
Singles
- 2018 Belleville Blues
Personal life
In 2005, Lightburn married fellow band member, keyboardist/singer Natalia Yanchak.[7] They have two children named Neptune and Apollo Lightburn.
References
- "Murray Lightburn embraces the loneliness". Montreal Gazette, August 16, 2013.
- "Beyond Black Morrissey: The Dears hark back to warm and sunny days". National Post, October 2, 2015.
- "The Dears Diva-nize Morrissey". Stereogum, October 25, 2006.
- "Murray A. Lightburn – MASS: LIGHT". Exclaim!, August 19, 2013.
- "The Dears' Murray Lightburn Announces 'Hear Me Out' Solo LP, Shares New Single". Exclaim!, December 4, 2018.
- "2023 Polaris Music Prize long list: Feist, Jessie Reyez and more". CBC Music, June 13, 2023.
- "Never Destroy Us: An Interview with Natalia Yanchak of the Dears". PopMatters, March 22, 2011.
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