Christopher Owens has shocked the indie world by taking to his Twitter to announce that he's leaving Girls, the band he founded with producer Chet 'JR' White in San Francisco in 2007.Given Girls' were coming off a hugely-successful second LP —Father, Son, Holy Ghost, which debuted in the US Top 40— the timing is most unexpected. But the real shock comes from the fact that, for many listeners, Owens essentially was Girls; he being their singer, songwriter, and driving artistic force; and that leaving a band when you are that band isn't usually done.
"Dear all," Owens wrote. "This may come as a surprise to many & has been an issue of much thought for me. My decision was not easy to make. I am leaving Girls. My reasons at this time are personal. I need to do this in order to progress. I will continue to write & record music. More will be announced soon. I thank you all for everything. Sincerely-Christopher."
Neither White nor the band's label, Matador, has made an official statement regarding the news, but you'd have to imagine that Girls is done and done. At least until the 2019 reunion tour.
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