THE COPS - A rock band from Seattle, WA - USA

NEWS 01.22.09
After 4 1/2+ years, 2 records, an EP, several tours and over 230 shows played, we're taking a break for an undetermined amount of time. It's bittersweet, but the time has come. 4 1/2 years of touring have been financially and personally taxing and some of the band members want to focus on other things in life. Everyone in the band still loves each other and will greatly miss playing music together, but we've decided that it's time to step away from the band for a while. Personally, I have plans for a couple new music projects and I'm excited to spread my wings in some different directions. Drew Church is always playing music with someone, and you can put good money on seeing David Weeks and John Randolph back in action at some point.

Hopefully we will play again as The Cops, but we're just not sure when that will be. Maybe we can do this rock n' roll circus thing again next year? If not, it should be a great way to cap an amazing run for the band. On behalf of Drew Church, John Randolph, David Weeks, and myself, The Cops want to say thanks to everyone for the support over the past 4 ½ years and I sincerely hope we have a chance to make music together for everyone again.

In the meantime, we have two more shows scheduled before we take a break. They are both in Seattle and we hope you can join us. Here are the details:

Friday March 13th - The Vera Project *All Ages*
The Cops
Partman Parthorse
Battle Hymns
7pm / $9 advance tickets. Vist The Vera Project for more information.

Friday March 14th - The Sunset
The Cops
The Sea Navy
Wallpaper
9pm / $10 ticket / Buy advance tickets HERE

Best,
Michael of The Cops

Free Electricity out now! The Cops second full-length record "Free Electricity" is out now as a split release on The Control Group and Mt. Fuji record labels. You can find the record in fine shops across the country or buy the record online by following these links to your favorite online store:
iTunes
Sonic Boom Records
Insound.com
Amazon.com

The Cops song "Modern Black Flats" song of the day on NPR! Today NPR featured our song "Modern Black Flats" on NPR affiliated stations across the country. You can also find a link to it online by clicking HERE.

The Cops featured on Amplifier Magazine online! Click here to read the full story.

Free Electricity reviewed by Three Imaginary Girls! Click here to read the full story.

The Onion A.V. Club likes Free Electricity! Click here to read the full review.

The Cops - artist of the day on Spin.com! The Cops were recently featured as Spin.com's "artist of the day." Please click here to see the profile and read their review of our new album.

The Cops interviewed and Free Electricity gets 4 stars on Aversion.com! Click here to read the full review and click here to read the interview.

Free Electricity reviewed in Alarm Magazine online! Click here to read the full review.

The Cops in the Seattle Weekly! Click here to read the full story.

Holy Shit - The Cops have ringtones! TEXT "CONTROL" to 71777 for The Cops ringtones or go to your carrier's wap deck (from your phone) or website and search for our ringtones there.

By our records online through Mt. Fuji Records.

The Cops on Myspace.

Send us email here: info@thecopsmusic.com