The Dears’Missiles remains in heavy rotation here at MoB. Tonight, The Dears open for the Secret Machines at the Majestic Theatre in Madison. Get there early to catch Milwaukee faves Freshwater Collins.

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MP3: The Dears – “Meltdown in A Major”

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“We finally finished our new album…it only took about three years. We saturated the tape machine with about as much noise as it could handle – the needles were in the red for the majority of the mix-down. {Producer} Beau Sorenson was there to make sure that we didn’t get too carried away and he also helped us play quieter in (some) verses of songs. We are going off to Phoenix soon to master the record with Roger Seibel and then, hopefully in October, the record will be out – in this order: 7”, digital release, and finally, limited vinyl.”

Freshwater Collins were holed up in Madison’s landmark Smart Studios recording their upcoming Pretty Demos, due October, 2008. Hearing a good majority of these tracks debut at the band’s first ever SXSW performance and now having heard the recorded tracks, these songs represent a band at the pinnacle of their career. No joke. Looking for proof? Download your first listen to “Phone Call” off the upcoming record below as a Muzzle of Bees exclusive!

Catch Freshwater Collins at the High Noon Saloon on Thursday, June 12th with The Hearts of Stone, Atlatl, and Time Since Western. Tickets are $7, and everything takes off at 7pm.

MoB Ticket Giveaway: We have two (2) pairs of tickets to give away for the show.

To enter, please send an e-mail to muzzleofbees.com @ gmail.com with Pretty Demons in the subject of your e-mail. We will notify the winners by e-mail on Wednesday.

Myspace: Freshwater Collins
MP3: Freshwater Collins – “Phone Call”