The Hearts (formerly Jeff Stuart & The Hearts) pump out a sonic flow rife with hooky melodies and harmonies; they present a glamorous, sparkly live show; and they construct songs that are firmly nestled among modernity's musical vanguards. But The Hearts are brimming with another flavor sometimes lost in the overdubs of modern music...they exude soul. Their sound combines retro-pop, folk rock and electronica, but in all its flash it is honest and straightforward, with the 'heart' standing out in the mix. None of these statements ever rang more true than on the The Edmonton-based band's new release Equal Love. The lead single "Cold Connection", is a high energy, dance club-motivated number paired with a video release, that sets up the rest of the album. A nine song collection, Equal Love leads out with the sexy groove of "Easy Love", numbing the listener into a state of aural splendor, while "So Little Lonely" mixes glitter with grit in it's crashing beat, driving rhythm, and sweet harmonies. "Hope Drug" is t