Smith Westerns frontman Cullen Omori announced on Twitter last night that his band will be going on an “indefinite hiatus” at the end of the year. The band’s last show will be in their hometown of Chicago, though Omori also hinted at a “NYE surprise for New York.” The band released three albums: their 2009 self-titled, 2011’s Dye It Blonde, and 2013’s Soft Will (which picked up an Album Of The Week honor). Here are Omori’s tweets:

Definitely going to be an end of an era at Schubas on the 23rd. If you're fan and live in Chicago I would suggest getting a ticket.

— Cullen Omori (@CullenOmorii) December 13, 2014

Can't stress anymore that the 23rd at Schubas is the last official show before we go on indefinite hiatus 🙁 http://t.co/KvygPBrHEJ

— Cullen Omori (@CullenOmorii) December 14, 2014

It's been a cool 7 years and I'm super grateful for everything. Wish some things recently could've changed but the 23rd is a last hurrah!

— Cullen Omori (@CullenOmorii) December 14, 2014

🙂 But with that being said we also have a NYE surprise for New York! 🙂 YYYAYYY teehehe

— Cullen Omori (@CullenOmorii) December 14, 2014

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