An iconic band has announced they will be splitting up - with a special farewell UK tour marking the last of their shows. Part of the British indie and alternative music scene for the last eight years, four-piece Sundara Karma, who have released three albums since 2017, have decided to call time on their music career. In a statement, the group said the move had been ‘one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make’ but intend to go out with a bang with four UK shows in December, which will begin in Glasgow.
The band, known for hit songs such as She Said, Flame, and Indigo Puff, revealed on social media that after three studio albums and several chart toppers, they made the difficult decision to break up. ‘This has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make, but after years of sharing our music with you all, we’ve decided it’s time to close the most significant chapter of our lives so far. We’ve been a band for over twelve years and we’ve experienced things we could never have imagined. This journey has been nothing short of incredible! As we’ve grown, so have our hopes and dreams, and we’re ready to explore new things. It’s not goodbye to music—it’s just time for us to step away from making music as Sundara Karma,’ they said on Instagram.
Fans were devastated that the indie rock band would be parting ways, with many commenting that their music was fundamental to their teenage years. ‘bro sundara karma breaking up would send 15 year old me into a coma,’ said alewonders on X. Sundara Karma breaking up on the last day of my holiday has put me in a foul mood, my teenage indie days are flashing before my eyes
Sundara Karma's Farewell Tour: Dates and Tickets
The band’s final gig is set to take place this December. Fans signed-up to the band's official mailing list will be able to take part in a special Artist Pre-Sale from 10am on Thursday (September 26) before general sale at 10am on Friday here.
The farewell tour will kick off on December 1st at the O2 Academy in Glasgow, followed by performances on December 3rd at the O2 Academy in Liverpool and December 4th at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Their concerts will conclude with a final show on December 8th at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.
Sundara Karma's Legacy: More Than Just Music
The breakup announcement from the band went on to reminisce that they will continue to be ‘best of friends’ after they started the band in school. ‘One thing that remains constant as we enter this new chapter is our friendship. We are, and always will be, the best of friends. The bond we’ve built over these years since starting the band as kids at school has only grown stronger, and that’s something we treasure as much as the music we’ve made together.
They also thanked fans for their support over the years. ‘To every fan who came to our shows, listened to our music, or supported us in any way—thank you. You’ve been with us through it all, and we’ll forever be grateful for the love, energy, and time you’ve shared with us. It may sound trite to say, but we truly couldn’t have done this without you. You’ve made this experience unforgettable.’
Sundara Karma's Farewell: A New Chapter Begins
The band have assured fans that this is not a complete goodbye to music, but rather a time to explore new things. They concluded: “As we’ve grown, so have our hopes and dreams, and we’re ready to explore new things. It’s not goodbye to music—it’s just time for us to step away from making music as Sundara Karma.”
While fans are sad to see the band go, it's clear that Sundara Karma's impact on the music scene will be felt for years to come.
Their farewell tour is a chance for fans to say goodbye and celebrate the band's incredible career. As they step into the next chapter of their lives, we can only hope they continue to make beautiful music in whatever form that may take.
