The Polyphonic Spree have published an official statement with regards their departure from Warners affiliate 679 Recordings. The label dropped the Spree last week claiming record sales had not been big enough to justify investment in a second album. At the time sources close to the band disputed that claim and seemed disappointed at 679's decision.
However the official statement posted of the Spree's website yesterday was more gracious: "We are here to say, yes, it is true that we have parted company with 679 in the UK. They are a wonderful label who have spent the last year promoting our band in every way possible. They truly went out on a limb to spread the gospel of The Polyphonic Spree. However, in a world where there are no guarantees and change is constantly upon us all, the reality takes place. We wish them well in their journey as a label in the business we call rock 'n' roll."
On the second album, and the search for another label outside the US, they added: "On the near future of the group, we are finishing the mixes on our new record. So far, the beautiful sonics we were hoping to achieve are coming along quite nicely. We will be putting this latest effort out on Hollywood Records in North America and a soon to be mentioned label abroad. Sorting it out."