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Sad news: The Organ call it quits

We at Too Pure are sorry to report that The Organ have decided to call it a day.

A short statement on their website simply reads,"The Organ are breaking up. We want to thank our friends, fans, and family for all the support you gave to us. Thank you. Shelby, Jenny, Katie, Debora, and Shmoo."

In a short space of time, The Organ gained rapid exposure with the release of their first EP, Sinking Hearts; and a live show that has spirited them on stage with some of the most significant bands today. A critical and popular favourite, The Organ wrote melodic and introspective music based on layered interplay among their instrumentalists - Debora Cohen, guitar; Ashley Webber, bass (later replaced by Shmoo); Shelby Stocks, drums; Jenny Smyth, Hammond organ - and the intimate and doleful lyrics of their lead singer, Katie Sketch. In 2003, The Organ signed a co-record deal with both Mint and 604 Records. As a result, their debut record, Grab That Gun, was released on May 25th, 2004.

The Canadian press and indie publications across the U.S. praised The Organ's dream-pop inflected music. The Organ rapidly grew a live following, aided by and resulting in the band playing prominent European festivals in 2005, alongside The Cure, !!! and The Raveonettes (Route Du Rock) and Cat Power (Le Inrocks Festival, Paris). The Organ set their sights on the UK, braving dingy Brit venues to win further fans to the cause. Grab That Gun was licensed to London independent label Too Pure, April 2006 and they quickly won over UK fans and critics alike.

Through the Organ's live appearances in Europe, Katie Sketch was discovered by the international fashion world, and has since been seen in a variety of magazine spreads, including a recent twelve page spread in the UK edition of Vogue.

We are very sad to say good-bye but we wish the band all the best in their future endeavors.

Posted 11/12/2006

London in-store appearance/New Single

The Organ return for a European tour next week ahead of their new single 'Memorize The City' (out July 17th). Their London show at KCLSU (formerly Kings College) has long been Sold-Out, but there's still time to catch them perform, for FREE!. The band will be making a pre-show apperance at FOPP Records in Covent Garden on July 18th at 1PM. The band will also be signing copies of their new single and ace debut album 'Grab That Gun'.

Posted 09/07/2006

Reading & Leeds Festival appearance

Ok, so we fully acknowledge that we've been talking about the latest addition to the Too Pure roster quite a lot lately, but we like to keep you informed, and there's even more news to tell you about The Organ.

The band have just been confirmed to play one of the UK's biggest festivals this summer, appearing on the Carling Stage at Reading and Leeds over the August bank holiday. Make sure you catch them at Reading on Saturday (26th) and Leeds on Sunday (27th).

Tickets for the London Kings College show are selling very quickly, so you're strongly advised to get your tickets now... while they're still available.

The second single from Grab That Gun will be Memorize The City. Released on July 17, the new single comes a week after the album's vinyl release.

Posted 24/05/2006

More Organ dates announced

Following a successful UK tour in April, The Organ have confirmed some more British shows for the summer.

Including the previously announced London Kings College gig, the band will be playing an additional six dates, including an appearance at the Truck Festival.

Their debut album Grab That Gun is available now.

Posted 16/05/2006

Kings College date announced

Too Pure is pleased to announce that THE ORGAN will play London's Kings College on July 18.

Following a sold out show at The Garage just last week, the band return to the UK in the summer to further promote and showcase their acclaimed album Grab That Gun.

Praise has been flowing thick and fast for this exciting young Canadian band. Just to prove we're not making it up, here's a sample of what some people have been saying...

“Hauntingly beautiful work” – NME

“Lively and ambitious debut 4/5” – Uncut (Debut Album of the Month)

“Quirky & unconventional, intelligent and subtle” – New York Times

“A strong vocal identity is nothing without interesting lyrics and good songs, luckily The Organ have both” 8/10 – Rocksound

“A cracking debut” – Sunday Mail

For those of you who missed their show last time, be sure to get your tickets early.

Posted 21/04/2006