Drew Bartlett
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The Chicago Based band Madina Lake have been touring and creating the music we all love for the past seven years. Now they have a new chapter to write without their long time guitarist Mateo Camargo. The band has released this statement about his departure via Facebook and Twitter :
“Mateo is no longer touring. As much of a target for undesirable comments forthcoming sentence may be, I’m goin for it!
Touring is very very very hard. We’ve been doing it like its going out of style for 7 years (minus 1 temporary pause for lid repair).
We remain very close, we remain writing partners, and we remain Madina.
As for him, he’s making music w his bro, and exploring other adventures , which no doubt, will be fantastic. so stay plugged into him, in a non literal sense.”
Due to the number of fans repsonding to this news the band released another statement:
“Yes we are still writing together, just not touring together” and
“Also, thanks for all of your words. To happily support both parties is a clear indication that we have the classiest, and Most genuine friends / supporters / family, a band could dream of. Thank you for that”
The finally Mateo commented about his own departure:
“my dear friends:
I am writing to let you know that I am no longer part of madina lake. my time has come to end this cycle of my life.
Interestingly enough, if you are familiar with the theory of the 7 year cycles, i have been in madina for exactly 7 years.
Madina will go on. The four of us made some important music and I hope you continue to support them artistically and emotionally.
As far as im concerned, Im gonna keep making music forever and ever. Soon Im gonna release a record I just finished with my lil sis and bro, very electronic. This will come as no surprise for those of you who know my taste in music. I am also gonna start producing/recording/mixing bands full time so dont hesitate to hit me up if you wanna work with me. (mateocamargo@hotmail.com)
mucho love
-m”
It is always sad to see a fine musician leave a band but, lucky Mateo will continue his passion for music and it won’t be the last time we hear from him. We here at AltRockLive send out our best wishes to Mateo in hopes of his future success! Take Care Mateo!
