Phantom Planet to split up after LA show

Phantom Planet have announced via their website that they will break-up after a final show in Los Angeles in December. They are calling it an "indefinite hiatus" which leaves the door open for touring and new music in the future.

Here's the statement from the band.

This could be the most difficult piece of news we have ever had to post.Sadly, Phantom Planet will be playing our last show, December 12, at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, the same venue that we played our very first live all ages gig, back in 1994. We have had an amazing time playing together for 15 years, but we have officially decided to go on hiatus, and will not be playing any more live shows or making any new records, indefinitely. There is so much more to write, but at this time, we just want to say thank you, to everyone, for their support, friendship, inspiration, attendance, and love.

-alex, darren, jeff and sam.

This is sad news but the band went out with a bang. Their album Raise the Dead which was released earlier this year is damn good.

The band included the video below with their announcement.