According to this thread on the Harvey Danger forums, Bobby from the Bound Stems has categorized it as a “trial separation” rather than a breakup–which is hopeful news, though it’s still sad to have missed seeing them live. I’ll be keeping an eye out for further developments. While bands going on hiatus occasionally fade away, they also occasionally come out with a wonderful new album after five years or so, a different direction from their previous material, but worth the wait.

In the meanwhile, Evan Sult is now working on a new project, Sleepy Kitty, and if you haven’t checked it out you should go do so right now. It’s fun.