Battles lose member; releasenew album

Mon 9th Aug, 2010 in International News

The experimental rock supergroup Battles has issued a statement announcing the departure of singer/guitarist Tyondai Braxton from the group.

The statement, posted on the website of the band’s record label Warp reads:

“Battles and Tyondai would like to let their fans know they have chosen to follow their own musical paths.

Due to Battles’ ambitions of finishing their second studio album followed by commitments to a full touring schedule in 2011, and Tyondai’s own commitments as a solo artist and his desire not to tour, both Battles and Tyondai have decided to move on without each other.

It is a sad but amicable split. Battles wishes Tyondai all the best”

Following the announcement of the split the band’s remaining members – Ian Williams, Dave Konopka and drummer John Stanier – reassured fans that “We are finishing the new album. Battles is moving forward in full force! Psyched about getting out of the studio and playing these new songs live. Lots of shows and tours to come.”

Konopka told NME earlier in the year that the group’s new material “It reminds me of old school Midnight Cowboy -era New York. Most of that area has been Bloomberged into consumerism, ESPN zones and Broadway shows, but on the outskirts there’s little pockets of vice. We’re playing right above a jack shop.”