Best Coast fire drummer

American indie rockers Best Coast have announced that they have have parted ways with drummer Ali Koehler, formerly of Vivian Girls. Koehler and prolific vocalist Beth Consentino have both given conflicting accounts about the split, with Consentino claiming that there is no negativity surrounding the decision.

Consentino took to the band's Facebook page to assure fans that "there is no bad blood between any of us." In response, Koehler has lashed out at this remark via her Twitter account, claiming that the decision "wasn't her choice." She also claimed that she was unaware of the reasoning behind the decision, answering fans with "your guess is as good as mine."

These discrepancies have been addressed by Consentino, who stated on Facebook: “It seems there have been some misunderstandings surrounding the departure of Ali from the band. Best Coast has and always will be Bobb [Bruno] and I. No matter who has joined the band on tour, whatever lineup ensues, the band is simply the two of us. That said, these past two years have been full of nothing but the greatest of memorable adventures and I am so grateful that my friend Ali was a part of them when we were on tour.” 

Continuing her statement, she said: “As we enter into a new chapter and record for the band, we can’t wait to share all of the new songs Bobb and I are working really hard on with all of you. Thank you to all of our fans for supporting us. We are looking forward to experiencing our second record with you soon! One last thing: For those of you who are assuming things, Ali was informed 2 months ago that our live lineup was changing. There is no bad blood between any of us.”

According to reports, Koehler has already been replaced, by "an uncool  middle aged white man."