Brighton-based indie rock band Porridge Radio has announced their disbandment, marking the end of their journey with a final EP titled ‘The Machine Starts to Sing‘. The EP is set to release on February 21 under the label Secretly Canadian, with a farewell tour scheduled to kick off next week. The band’s final performance is planned for May 10 in Bucharest, Romania.
Our new song Don’t Want To Dance is out today, from the Machine Starts To Sing EP, out 21st February 2025.
Listen here: https://t.co/uR6js5s7w7
This will be the last new music from us as Porridge Radio and marks the end of the band. pic.twitter.com/C2ryXbpenS
— Porridge Radio (@porridgeradio) January 15, 2025
The EP, comprising tracks recorded during the sessions for their 2024 album ‘Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me‘, serves as a reflection of the band’s evolution. The single ‘Don’t Want to Dance’, released yesterday, January 15, provides fans a glimpse of what’s to come in their concluding work. Commenting on their disbandment on social media, Porridge Radio said: “The songs on this EP are an important part of ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me‘, and mean as much to us as the 11 songs on the album. We are excited for you to hear them. This band has been our life, we’re family now. These tours will be our last, thanks so much for listening.”
Formed in 2015, Porridge Radio rose to prominence with their emotionally charged lyrics and unique blend of lo-fi indie rock and art-punk aesthetics. Their 2020 album ‘Every Bad‘ earned critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize. Known for raw, cathartic performances, the band has been a significant voice in the UK’s independent music scene.
As of now, Porridge Radio has not provided a detailed explanation for their decision to disband. In their official announcement on social media, they emphasised gratitude for the love and support they’ve received over the years and framed the decision as the “right time” for them to say goodbye. This suggests that the breakup may be rooted in personal or creative reasons, as is often the case when bands choose to end their journey.
Porridge Radio plans to embark on a series of farewell shows, offering fans a final opportunity to connect with their music. As the band prepares to close this chapter, fans are left with a legacy of deeply introspective, resonant tracks that defined their journey.
