Courtesy of Stereogum, a goodbye to bands like Be Your Own Pet, Long Blondes and Velvet Revolver. Awww.

Sheffield’s Long Blondes have been plugging away constantly since 2004 and have never quite had the success that was deserved of them. After sadly suffering from a stroke in June, however, Dorian Cox, main songwriter and guitarist with the band, has decided to call it a day.

Read on for the announcement. We wish Dorian all the best and hope he gets well soon.

London’s XX Teens have announced a pretty massive tour to take place in April, May and the start of June this year.

The tour will see the band take in dates in London, Liverpool, Leeds and also some places that don’t begin with the letter L.
The band will also be heading out with Long Blondes and Late of the Pier. Read on for a full list of dates.