Los Angeles indie harmonizers Native Natives have been a band since 2005, they usually at all times come throughout as very shut buddies, so it’s a shock at any time when the band’s lineup modifications. Bassist Andy Hamm left the band in 2011, and now they’re about to undergo their first personnel change since then. Now, Native Natives have introduced that Kelcey Ayer, a singer and multi-instrumentalist within the band ever since their origin, is leaving.
Native Natives, who just lately launched their twin albums Time Will Wait For No One and However I’ll Wait For You, introduced Ayer’s amicable departure in an Instagram publish final night time. He’s sticking with the group for his or her upcoming tour dates, however then he’s making his exit. Right here’s what they wrote:
An enormous theme of Time Will Wait For No One, However I’ll Wait For You is being there for each other, and a part of that’s accepting change. With that, we wished to share that our newest album and its upcoming excursions would be the final with Kelcey as a member of Native Natives. We began making music collectively once we have been youngsters, our bond is a lot deeper than simply bandmates; now we have a real household love between us. Whereas we’re in fact unhappy to see our very gifted and splendidly bizarre buddy go, we’re supportive of his choice to step away from Native Natives to concentrate on different tasks. We’re excited to see what lies forward for Kelc and want him nothing however the most effective.
Endings are additionally new beginnings. For the 4 of us, this subsequent chapter offers us an opportunity to reimagine what it means to make music collectively, and finally has deepened our dedication to Native Natives. Any deadlock or threshold in life can really feel such as you’re on shaky floor, however it can be a creatively generative time. We’re engaged on new music, we’re psyched about the way forward for LN, and may’t wait to share the following chapter when the time comes.
The TWWWFNO BIWFY period would be the final with Kelcey. For now we’re wanting ahead to celebrating what now we have all finished collectively during the last six data, and what’s but to come back.
Love, LN
Kelcey Ayer, who launched a 2017 solo album underneath the title Jaws Of Love, wrote his personal publish about leaving the band. Right here’s what he wrote:
Feels fairly surreal to be saying this to you all, however after 20 years of taking part in with these guys, I’ve determined to depart Native Natives. This isn’t a choice that I’ve come to calmly. I’ve spent extra time with this band than I’ve been alive with out it. Folks ask me on a regular basis what it’s like, and I’ve to pause and collect myself for the in depth listing: we’re inventive collaborators, enterprise companions, stay performers, generally arch-rivals, most-of-the-time giggly youngsters, and regardless of not being blood-related, it’s felt as near a household as I feel you will get. They’re above all else my brothers. I couldn’t ask for a greater group of fellows. The best highs and lowest lows, all handled compassion, camaraderie, awe-inspiring expertise, humility, character, pleasure, and steadfast loyalty. I’d kiss them if I used to be extra sexually drawn to them and my spouse would permit it. I don’t suppose the Eagles can say that. You’ve gotten loads to study, Eagles.
The explanation I’m leaving is as a result of Ryan tore a sticker off my kick drum again in highschool that I actually preferred and I’ve simply been ready for the appropriate second — okay, I’m sorry, I’ll be critical. Being in a band this dedicated and this intense comes with loads. It’s your complete life, and simply doesn’t depart a ton of room to construct anything. Whereas I’ve cherished so a lot all that we’ve constructed, I’ve at all times wished house and time to construct different issues. I’ve my very own music and my very own pursuits that I’d prefer to see flourish, and whereas my bandmates have at all times been supportive, the fact is that point is finite. It got here to a degree that I spotted my entire grownup life I’ve been part of one factor and I simply yr to discover. I don’t know what the longer term holds, however I simply need to discover out what that may be on a large open street.
I simply need to say I really feel so fortunate to have been on this journey with my bandmates and with you. I need to thanks all to your help of this band; taking us into your hearts, rejoicing and grieving with us, and making us part of your lives. I actually want the most effective for LN shifting ahead and am excited to see what they make sooner or later. Life is lengthy, and who is aware of, perhaps I’ll be LN’s John Frusciante, however for now I’ll say this isn’t the top of Native Natives or the top of me. I’m excited to have fun this final yr of exhibits with you all (I’ll be right here for the final section of touring/ selling TWWWFNO & BIWFY, so the top isn’t fairly right here but). And I hope you’ll perceive that life is sophisticated. I can love them and love myself. And at nearly 38 in a single week, I need to see what it’s like to decide on myself.
I like you all. I like you Ry, Tay, Matt, Nik, Sara, Mara, Nada and Lindsey (and Mel duhhhhh). And I’m excited for all our futures. All of us! Besides the Eagles.
Love, Kelcey
Wow, I wouldn’t have began typing all that out if I’d realized that there have been a number of slides. Effectively. Anyway. Right here we’re. In different Native Natives information, the band, Kelcey Ayer included, did a richly harmonized cowl of Adrienne Lenker’s newish music “Unhappiness As A Reward” is a latest SiriusXMU session. Right here’s a clip:
You’ll be able to apparently watch the complete cowl right here, however perhaps you want a Sirius membership or one thing. Time Will Wait For No One and However I’ll Wait For You are out now on Loma Vista.
