The worst musical news of the century thus far:
After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of now, there are no plans for future tours or recordings.
We feel lucky to have had the support of many wonderful people over the years. We want to thank everyone who has worked with us, written kind words about us, performed with us, and inspired us.
But mostly we want to extend our gratitude to our amazing fans. You have been a part of our story from the beginning. We could not have made our music without your enthusiasm, passion, and loyalty. It is you who have made the entire journey worthwhile.
With love and thanks,
Sleater-Kinney
First the Delgados broke up. Now this, which is perhaps even more crushing; S-K were even better, with more than a decade of seriously ass-kicking albums. From Dig Me Out to the overwhelming awesomeness of The Woods, Sleater-Kinney were always moving forward, always a few steps ahead, or to the left, of the mainstream music scene. The Woods, in particular, was a huge step in a new direction, and I’d have loved to hear where they went from there. But on the other hand, if it’s time to go, there are few better albums to leave as your final legacy.
Farewell to one of my favourite bands. I can see Carrie coming out with a new project first, but hopefully Corin’s amazing voice and Janet’s beautiful beats won’t be far behind.