A little bit of sad news for many music lovers. Ex-Libertine Carl Barat’s band, Dirty Pretty Things, recently announced that they were going to call it a day after just two albums.

The band released an official statement: “It is with some sadness we announce the farewell of the Dirty Pretty Things. It’s been a glorious three years which we all would gladly live out again, but it is time for us to try new things. (Not The Libertines.) We are reluctant to give up touring but will give the last waltz everything. We have and are determined to go out as we came in, after which we all have other ventures to be getting on with and splendid future plans. Heartfelt thanks to all who made it what it was, much love and we’ll see you on the road.”

When speaking to BBC Radio 6, bassist Didz Hammond feels the band has run its course:  “I think we all want to get on with other things, particularly Carl, who just wants to have some space and time to work out what he’s gonna do next.”

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