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Following the Light

With the lights down low and quiet moody moments interspersed with bursts of energy, the band Some Days are Darker is trying to create a vibe. “The last couple shows, people have pulled us aside after the set and said it was very romantic,” founder/lead singer Lear Mason says. “That seems to be the vibe that we’re bringing to the live show.”

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Good Album Friday Interview: Some Days Are Darker

Some Days are Darker is the bluesy, goth-tinged soul project by singer-songwriter Lear Mason. Inspired by ’80s alt-pop and ’50s-era recording, the solo endeavor calls back to rock-and-roll crooners like Chris Isaak as well as goth-rock greats like Nick Cave and The Sisters of Mercy.

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Video Premiere – “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Some Days Are Darker

Given its name, I suppose it’s not particularly surprising that Some Days are Darker produces music on the more gloomy side. In the hands of Phoenix-based, Detroit-raised musician Lear Mason, however, many of the smoky and bluesy songs found on the project’s debut album, Love+Truth, have a catchiness and pop sort of appeal, even on a track like “Take Me Anywhere,” which find Mason seeming to channel his inner Michael Gira on secondary vocal lines.

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Some Days Are Darker : Take Me Anywhere:: Official Video

Some Days Are Darker (Lear Mason) has released the second preview from their upcoming album in the form of “Take Me Anywhere.” “Take Me Anywhere” is a sinister crooner that can’t really be called a love song but it is romantic in a way.  “Take Me Anywhere” is available on the upcoming album Love + Truth which will be out July 31 via Inferno Choir.

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Vents Magazine Interview: Some Days Are Darker

Hi Lear, welcome to VENTS! How have you been?

Thank you for having me. I’ve been well. The world has slowed down a little bit this year which has allowed me to put some undivided attention towards things like writing, recording, and video production, which I’ve been enjoying.

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