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Basement announces hiatus

Posted in Splits on August 2, 2012

UK band Basement will be going on hiatus after their current US tour, which started with a stop at Sound & Fury Fest. The band recently completed work on their sophomore record for Run for Cover Records, Colourmeinkindness, which will see release this fall. The band offered the following statement, edited by SPB for length.

Due to a number of personal commitments, this record and these shows will be the last thing we do as a band for a very long time. Basement has never been about achieving anything; it was simply an enjoyable outlet for creativity and emotion. That being said, we are incredibly grateful for the support we have received over the last two years...We all have things going on outside of the band that require a lot of time and attention and now more than ever these things have to come first.

The remainder of their (final?) tour dates are posted below.

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Upcoming Tour Dates:

Aug 02 -- The Firehouse -- Birmingham, AL

Aug 03 -- No Control -- Savannah, GA

Aug 04 -- Transitions Art Gallery -- Tampa, FL

Aug 05 -- The Talent Farm -- Pembroke Pines, FL

Aug 06 -- Buro Bar -- Jacksonville, FL

Aug 07 -- Local 506 -- Chapel Hill, NC

Aug 08 -- Shaka's -- Virginia Beach, VA

Aug 09 -- Planet Trog -- Allentown, PA

Chumbawamba retires at age 30

Posted in Splits on July 13, 2012

Anarcho-rockers Chumbawamba recently announced that, after 30 years, they are calling it quits. The band has a lengthy farewell statement on their website, but here's a small clip of offer insight as to why they are dissolving: We felt we'd got to a point where what we did as a … Read more

Ween breaks up

Posted in Splits on May 31, 2012

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ween co-founder Aaron Freeman aka Gene Ween announced his intention to retire the band. Freeman recently released a solo record of cover songs. SPB reviewed the band's most recent outing, La Cucaracha in 2008. Read more

November Was a Tragic Month For Music

Posted in Splits on November 28, 2011

I hope everyone had a nice holiday and shopping weekend, but it's time to do some recap. So, November has claimed the lives or many bands. Today, The Riot Before announced they'd be hanging up the towel. Maruta and O Pioneers!!! called it a day just before Thanksgiving. We lost … Read more

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O Pioneers!!! final tour, downloadable discography

Posted in Splits on November 22, 2011

O Pioneers!!! have announced the band will be calling it a day at the end of the year. In the band's statement, founder and songwriter Eric Solomon thanked the many, rotating members of his band and promises to continue to with a new project in the near future. O Pioneers!!! … Read more

As We Fight calling it a day

Posted in Splits on November 11, 2011

As We Fight has announced that the band will end upon the conclusion of their upcoming tour with The Psyke Project. The two bands released a split album earlier this year. The band issued the following statement. For the tour dates, see below. After 10 years we have decided to … Read more

Koalacaust breakup

Posted in Splits on September 27, 2011

San Francisco, CA band Koalacaust have called it a day. The split appears to be amiable, as the band has offered the following statement: We started in early 2008 and have had a hell of a run. The band through its history has had some funny members like Elliot Babin … Read more

R.E.M. Break Up

Posted in Splits on September 21, 2011

After over 3 decades, R.E.M. have decided to disband. Statement below: "To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at … Read more

P.S. Eliot Calls It Quits and Announce Final Shows

Posted in Splits on September 19, 2011

P.S. Eliot have announced they're disbanding. You can download the band's latest, and final album, Sadie, over at If You Make It. It was released earlier this year via Salinas Records. Hit the jump for a statement and the last four shows they've announced. Read more SO... After 4 agile … Read more

Snowing Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on September 12, 2011

Lehigh Valley, PA's, Snowing, have decided to throw in the towel. The band formed in 2008 and released one full length, I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted, on Count Your Lucky Stars and Square of Opposition. The album is available for free HERE or you can purchase … Read more

AFI split up after 15 years (UPDATE: or not?)

Posted in Splits on September 7, 2011

AFI have announced their split via their message board. Singer Davey Havok had this to say: This is the end. Sorry, but AFI is done. After more than 15 years of being together, we as a band have decided to disband A.F.I. Me and Jade will still continue the Blaqk … Read more

The Felix Culpa disband

Posted in Splits on August 18, 2011

After eight years, Illinois band The Felix Culpa has announced that their break-up. The band is planning a final show, with details to come. Here is the band's statement: Eight years ago we decided to be a band. Tonight we decided to stop. Whether you have been with us since … Read more

The Bled Throw in The Towel

Posted in Splits on August 12, 2011

The Bled have decided to call it quits after a decade. The band is currently booking a farewell tour. Read a statement from the band below: "After 10 years of making music together we have decided its time to move on to new things. We are in the process of … Read more

Ludicra splits

Posted in Splits on August 6, 2011

After a thirteen year run, San Francisco, CA black metal band Ludicra have called it a day. The band released records on Profound Lore and Alternative Tentacles, among others over their career. While it does not offer much of an explanation, the band issued the following statement: Ludicra has officially … Read more

Alexisonfire Calls it Quits

Posted in Splits on August 5, 2011

Alexisonfire have decided to split up due to members wanting to pursue and focus on other projects. The band is planning a farewell tour in Canada, but no word on if they'll do shows anywhere else. Head HERE for the full statement. Read more

Dear in the Headlights call it quits

Posted in Splits on July 30, 2011

Phoenix, AZ's Dear in the Headlights have announced their breakup. In a statement on the band's website, guitarist PJ Waxman expressed the following: The music industry is a rough world to be in. It's hard work and very draining and it got to the point that we drifted away from … Read more

Late Nite Wars calls it quits

Posted in Splits on July 13, 2011

Boston, MA's Late Nite Wars has announced their break-up. Over the past three years, the band has released 3 EPS and 1 full-length, Who's Going to Miss You If You Go? The band is planning four farewell shows. Read more

Rilo Kiley No Longer on Hiatus but Broken Up?

Posted in Splits on July 13, 2011

While around June it seemed like Rilo Kiley were merely on hiatus with hopes of a reunion, Blake Sennett (vocals/guitar) recently spoke to Spinner, and went deeper into the demise of Rilo Kiley. "I just felt like there was a lot of deception, disloyalty, greed and things I don't really … Read more

Gallows Lose Their Frontman

Posted in Splits on July 8, 2011

Frank Carter has announced that he will no longer be the lead vocalist of UK punk band, Gallows, due to some creative differences. However, he has a new project called Pure Love with Jim Carroll (Suicide File and Hope Conspiracy). They plan on recording in September. Read more

Burnt by the Sun announce final show

Posted in Splits on June 18, 2011

Burnt by the Sun has set the date of July 20, 2011 for their final show, with Harvest and Torchbearer also playing at Webster Hall in New York, NY. Advance tickets are available online. Read more