The Dearloves

"Straight-forward and technically proficient, those who enjoy hearing the sort of music that stays clear even in the smallest of venues should take a listen to what these Brooklyn buds are bumping. The guitars rock, the drums crash, the vocals are sharp and coed—basically all the elements of rock are here. Not indie, not very alt—but then again not punk, or blues, or classic-styled…think “The Cult.” Ian Astbury’s band found themselves lumped in with new wave bands during the 80s just for this re