Geoff Barrow to leave Beak>: “New music and activity will come along when the time is right”
Beak>.In a statement shared to Twitter/X yesterday (September 27), the band revealed Barrow, also a member of Portishead, would be departing the lineup “after nearly 16 years of bad language & random tempo decisions”.They went on to say that their upcoming shows in the UK and Europe this year, and in the US early next year, will be his final performances with the group.“When we first met for a jam at the Invada Christmas party in 2008 we had no idea it would result in a collection of albums, singles, E.P’s and soundtracks we’re all really proud of,” the statement said.“In terms of future Beak> activity there’s life in the old dog yet, but we need time to mourn our Geoff. New music & activity will come along when the time is right.