Murray A Lightburn is a composer, musician, performer and music producer. He’s best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of internationally known Montreal chamber rock band, The Dears. Formed in 1995, their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie rock renaissance. Hear Me Out is Murray's second full length solo work. While musically distinct, Hear Me Out builds on his association with The Dears to connect with a new fanbase.

“The reason why the album’s called Hear Me Out, is it’s not only about expressing yourself, but listening too,” says Lightburn. “Being able to communicate in a relationship is utterly crucial, if you’re gonna survive anything.”