The Dear & Departed has won an international fan base and developed even further into a potent outfit that mixes in influences from New Order to Placebo, whilst always maintaining a sound unique to only them. Every Waking Moment is the band's first full length offering for Equal Vision and was produced by Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory, A Day To Remember).

Vocalist Dan Smith, a tattoo artist for over 7 years, is a cast member of LA Ink - the hit show on TLC starring Kat Von D.