Chris Walla Parts Way With Death Cab for Cutie

Chris Walla, guitarist and founder of indie band Death Cab for Cutie has announced that he is leaving the band.

Also: yes, Death Cab for Cutie is still together. In fact, they're releasing another album. Their 8th.

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Said Death Cab of Walla's departure:

We’ve had an incredible 17 years of making music with Chris. We are very proud of what we've accomplished together, including our 8th studio album which we have just put the finishing touches on. We will miss Chris and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career. We are excited about sharing new music, and seeing all of you very soon.

Added Walla himself:

I will miss being a quarter of this band, and will support whatever course Death Cab for Cutie chooses from here. I am profoundly grateful to Ben, Nick, and Jason, for the experiences that define my adult life. Truly grateful, beyond words. Thank you.

I am also grateful to, and deeply humbled by, all of our fans. Without you, music would be mere ‘content’ and nothing could possibly be sadder than that. Thank you all, so dearly.

Walla will continue to tour with the band for the remainder of their summer festival shows, so your chances to see all of Death Cab together are not over yet.