Cloud Control Founder Announces Departure

Blue Mountains-bred alt-rock mainstays Cloud Control take to the Southbound Festival stage today with something of a bittersweet vibe hanging over their heads, as their appearance today has been revealed to be the last to feature founding bassist Jeremy Kelshaw among the ranks.

Taking to Facebook yesterday afternoon, Kelshaw expressed that the split was an amicable one but that, after a decade with the acclaimed outfit, he was ready to pursue a greater sense of normalcy in his daily routine.

"Dear music lovers. After 10 years of blissfully rocking out & playing bass all over the world, I've decided to step out of cloud control & return to civilian life," Kelshaw wrote. "I'm so proud of what we've accomplished & it's not been easy arriving at this point, but that's ok.

"I love my band & I love our fans. To Heidi, Al & Ulrich: thanks for creating this dream with me, you guys are the best. To everyone who has worked with us, played with us, come to a show or listened to our music: you guys are second best & I love you all."

Kelshaw went on to confirm that the band's eagerly awaited third studio full-length "is being worked on, never fear, but these Falls & Southbound shows are my last".

"Life is extreme, so's my new hair cut. Music is the best thing ever, but you knew this already. Much love. Jeremy."

You can read Kelshaw's full post, along with an accompanying video of him jumping, fully clothed, into the sea (for... some reason), below.

Cloud Control released their second full-length album, Dream Cave, in 2013. The record yielded a further three singles for the band on top of existing hits such as There's Nothing In The Water We Can't Fight: Dojo Rising, Scar and Promises. Still, there's nothing for it now but to hold our breath and see what pops out for round three at the bat, whenever that may rear its head.