Norwegian slowcore act The White Birch has announced that members Hans Christian Almendingen and Ulf Rogde are leaving the band, the former to concentrate on other musical endeavors and the latter to spend more time with his family. Don't despair - frontman Ola Fløttum will soldier on and is already composing material for the band's next album. Your last chances to see the old lineup:
08/09 - Øyafestivalen, Oslo (NOR)
08/18 - Mudd Club, Berlin (GER)
08/19 - Off Festival, Myslowice (POL)