On October 17, The Summer Set announced that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. With Brian Dales, the lead singer, having left for his solo project earlier this year, this was not unexpected.
https://twitter.com/thesummerset/status/920368637734674432
The post includes several thank-yous to fans, a well-wishing for Brian and several nostalgic mentions. Among the nostalgia, the band reminisced on their initial goals for the band:
When we first started the band, our goals were simple: to make music, buy a fifteen-passenger van, and play shows anywhere we possible could. Over the years, we were fortunate enough to watch it grow.
Each of The Summer Set members took to Twitter to share the post and add their own remarks.
https://twitter.com/josh_montgomery/status/920380535289122817
The 4 of us also wanted this. We are so sorry. But thank you for all of your love and support. ??
— Jess Bowen (@JessBowen) October 17, 2017
I'm eternally grateful for these last ten years pic.twitter.com/FwB2h17sMk
— John Gomez (@johngmz) October 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/stephen_james/status/920369004031590400
On Life, DALES, and The Summer Set. https://t.co/9Jm3iXhOkN
— Brian Logan Dales (@brianlogandales) October 17, 2017
Brian Dales posted on his Tumblr blog, which you can read here. Within this post, Brian wrote about his struggles with music, his mental health and tour life. He also thanked each band member individually and wrote something to fans of the band.
Jess Bowen is currently on tour with NEKOCAT, her newest project. None of the other members — John Gomez, Stephen Gomez or Joshua Montgomery — have stated where they’re headed next.
We wish all member of The Summer Set the best. And we hope to hear new music from them all soon.
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