What I think is Art Brut's official website has announced that the CMU favourites have parted company with EMI, not all that long after they started working with the major. The statement follows that previously reported story, also coming from http://www.artbrut.org.uk, that the band hadn't been consulted about a recent digital release by EMI of the band's single 'Pump Up The Volume'.
The new posting reads thus: "Dearest Internet, it looks like our much loved adventurers just couldn't work it out with EMI after all. That's right, after staying up well into the night talking it over, they have both decided it best if they see other people. The spark just wasn't there anymore. The reasons, you ask? There were many. Maybe the age difference, maybe the mounting work commitments. It just looks as if they both needed some space. And hey, maybe they both need to play the field a little more before settling down. They promise to remain close friends and lunch whenever they can. Good luck to all involved!"