Do you remember The Modern? They were quite buzzy this time last year, and grabbed some headlines earlier this year when their single 'Industry' was disqualified from the UK charts after a family member ordered multiple digital copies causing speculation that some kind of dodgy digital buy-back was going on. You liked them remember? You thought they were cool and destined for big things. Well, you were wrong, because they are no more. But, oh, hang on, three of the five members have launched a new band called Matinee Club. Phew, that was close.
Here's what remaining members - Nathan Cooper, Chi Tudor-Hart and Emma Cooke - have to say: "Since our departure from Mercury Records and our management, we felt it was time for The Modern to grow into another form that would best represent our music in it's purest essence. So we are proud to introduce our brand new guise, Matinee Club. All these changes put us completely in control of our future and we do hope you join us for the ride!"
If you're gonna, you should look out for their new single 'Discotheque Francais' due out next month on Planet Clique Records.