Overview

• Mark O’Connell announced his departure from Taking Back Sunday via a social media post, marking the end of his nearly 25-year tenure with the band.
• O’Connell stated that his decision to leave was not entirely his own, referencing creative differences and feeling unsupported by his bandmates during his personal journey, including his commitment to sobriety.
• He expressed deep gratitude to fans, calling them the 'heartbeat' of the band and a significant part of his life.
• O’Connell revealed plans to release new music as a solo artist and collaborate with former colleagues, describing this as a new, hopeful chapter in his career.
• Taking Back Sunday, which formed in 1999, will continue as a trio, with no comments yet from the remaining members on O’Connell’s departure.