Overview
First, the sad news: after almost two decades pumping out tunes, Brisbane's own Violent Soho have announced that they're taking some time out, and also don't have any return dates set. Now, the better news: the Mansfield favourites are saying farewell for now with a huge hometown show, which'll hit up Fortitude Music Hall this September.
"After nearly 20 years in Violent Soho, we've experienced so much as a band — it's been incredible and life-defining. We feel so grateful to have experienced the journey and to all the people that believed in our music and showed us so much support," said Luke Boerdam, James Tidswell, Luke Henery and Michael Richards in a statement.
"However, as individuals we've found ourselves in different places over the last few years and so we've decided it's time to take a break and lay low for a bit. This isn't the end of the band, but we are looking forward to giving ourselves some space, focusing on our families, and giving back to the community which fostered and carried us."
For Brisbanites keen to see the 4122 group one more time for now, the band's big 'Until Next Time' concert will say "hell fuck yeah" on Saturday, September 10, with DZ Deathrays and Loser in support.
Violent Soho will also play Splendour in the Grass on Saturday, July 23, with what's bound to be quite the set given the news.
Naturally, the Brisbane group is also going on its indefinite hiatus in the only way it knows how: with a new single. Called 'Kamikaze', the tune just dropped today, Wednesday, July 13. Give it a listen below:
Violent Soho's Until Next Time gig hits Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday, September 10, with tickets on-sale from 10am on Friday, July 15.
Top image: Kane Hibberd.