A Lot Like Birds frontman Kurt Travis leaves band
A Lot Like Birds and vocalist Kurt Travis have announced Kurt has left the band. The band has also announced they will be entering into the studio on April 11th to record their fourth studio album with vocalist Cory Lockwood and bassist Matt Coate providing the vocals. Check out the official statements by the band and Kurt Travis below.
“Today we announce publicly that we have parted ways with our vocalist Kurt Travis. We are eternally grateful for and proud of everything Kurt has contributed to our band in the years since his induction, but it is time for both of us to move on and we wish him the best with his solo career (Kurt Travis) and his label Esque Records.
On April 11th A Lot Like Birds will be entering the studio to record our fourth and most ambitious album to date. On which our singer Cory Lockwood will be expressing the lyrical heart of our band in more melodic means, alongside our bassist/singer Matt Coate. We are extremely proud to share the personal and artistic growth we have achieved over the years since the release of No Place.
We would like every fan to know that they are loved and their support is forever appreciated.”
A Lot Like Birds have parted ways with vocalist Kurt Travis. They begin tracking their 4th studio album 04.11.16 pic.twitter.com/XjwASSTz2f
— A Lot Like Birds (@alotlikebirds) February 21, 2016
Thank you everyone for you support, I have so many messages asking if I am ok and I am, thank you. I left ALLB of my own accord although…
— kurt travis (@kurttravis) February 21, 2016
It was not a clean break, and I'll have answers soon. Thank you once again for your support
— kurt travis (@kurttravis) February 21, 2016