IWACS Break Up

EDIT: Will, the drummer, updated his blog with more information on the break-up of IWACS.

Original entry:

This is a sad, sad day. My favourite local(ish) band who I madly blog about I Was A Cub Scout have decided to call it a day. At first I was really shocked, it's only been 2 or 3 years? But then I figured out what the reason could be. One time I spoke to Will briefly on MySpace, and he told me he had to get a job as they were not making any money at all from IWACS. Add getting their equipment stolen at SXSW, getting a fat lip, and I think they were due to play some other festival that fell through (this bit I am not too sure about) and that equals a pretty shitty year. This is why I think it's so important to buy band's CDs, ESPECIALLY local smaller ones. Stealing expensive equipment and throwing things is also not cool though, but a lot of us wouldn't even think of doing that. If you are reading this, and are a fan of IWACS or any local/small band and haven't bought music of theirs that is available, I implore you all to do so today. Or tomorrow, or whenever you next have spare money. I shall do the same.

I am extremely sad that this has happened. I remember seeing them support Cute Is What We Aim For at Barfly in London back in 2006, then seeing them again at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells earlier this year. I also wanted to see them at Dingwalls in London, but had exams. I remember receiving their album in the post after pre-ordering it and listening to it and loving it. I remember meeting Todd, having a little chat with him and getting a photo. It's a real shame such a great band had to break up, but I guess with the music industry so fucked up, this is what happens. 

They are selling 150 copies of "The Hunter's Daughter" single with the song "Worker Bees" which are hand made for £4. You can email iamdisco@hotmail.co.uk to reserve a copy. They are also playing the iTunes festival for their last show ever with Death Cab for Cutie. What a way to go out.

Good luck in the future boys.