(antiMusic) On Tuesday, The Receiving End of Sirens took to their Myspace page to announce that they are calling it a day. Here is what Brendan had to say: Greetings to all who take the time to read this letter. I suppose the typical, and most obvious sentiment to express is the one I am undoubtedly feeling at the moment: "I'm not sure how to start this." So for the sake of brevity, I'll get right to the point. The Receiving End of Sirens will no longer exist in the way it has for the past 5 years.I, Brendan, must admit that I am the main reason why TREOS is ending. My choice to no longer continue on with The Receiving End of Sirens has nothing to do with a lack of love for my band, and/or band members. It has nothing to do with a lack of passion for our music, or any music for that matter. My decision is due mostly in part to a huge rearranging of priorities in my life, and the unquestionable responsibility that comes along with becoming a father. January 15th my wife and I welcomed Parker Brown, our first child, into the world. Since then everything has changed.
The happiness and joy I gained from being part of this band can't ever be taken away from me, but to be honest, I have lived a long time thinking that specific joy was as good as it got. Since Parker's birth I have realized my joy is a great thing, in and of itself, but the happiness I receive from his happiness is exponentially greater than anything I could muster on my own. The thought of leaving him to tour for months at a time is something I just can't stomach. I can't stand to miss another thing. I realize how important I am to my band, and how important our band is to some people, but I am far more elemental in the growth and happiness of my child, than I am anything else in this world.
I can't even begin to explain how appreciative I am for the understanding Alex, Andrew, Brian, and Nate have shown me, given the choice I have made. Although it was a series of divine intersections that brought us to where we are today, it is certainly an unfortunate intersection, of my life with theirs, that brings this band to an end. read the rest of the letter here
