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Sleater-Kinney break up

Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney

The US trio to go on 'indefinite hiatus'

American indie girl trio Sleater-Kinney have announced they are to split.

The band, who formed 11 years ago, are set to go on "indefinite hiatus" according to a statement on their official websiteSleater-kinney.com.

“After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of now, there are no plans for future tours or recordings," they explained.

The band added: "We feel lucky to have had the support of many wonderful people over the years. We want to thank everyone who has worked with us, written kind words about us, performed with us and inspired us."

Sleater-Kinney’s last gig will take place at Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park on August 4.

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