Walk The Moon Hiatus: Fans React To Band's Breakup, New Music

Pop rock band Walk The Moon officially announced that they would be embarking on an indefinite hiatus.

Responsible for hits like "Shut Up And Dance" and "Anna Sun," Walk The Moon announced their "hibernation" in a video posted on Instagram.

Walk The Moon Hiatus

As they invited their fans to "tune in" to the video they posted, the band implored them to watch it with an "open heart."

"the time has come for us to take a long break from touring and making records together," the band said. "we are lovingly making space for new creations, for family, to serve our well-being and the well-being of WALK THE MOON."

The bandleader, Nicholas Petricca talked about how the band has played together for so long. Formed in 2006, the band has released five albums already. They have been nominated for an American Music Award, an iHeart Radio Award, and won Billboard Music Awards and ASCAP Pop Awards.

"It is an enormous act of love to carefully lift something like this from the center of our lives and place it gently to the side, out of focus, and let it rest for a moment," he furthered. "It's a choice we made powerfully to follow our truth, to make space for new creations, for family, to serve our well-being and, in the long run, even serve the well-being of our community... to hopefully come back one day stronger than before."

Despite the impending hibernation, Walk The Moon revealed that they would be releasing new music as a farewell act. A Walk The Moon new music will be announced in August 2023, as they will be also streaming their last show for the 10th Anniversary Tour on YouTube.

Fans React To Walk The Moon Hiatus

On social media, fans have reacted to the "hibernation" of the Ohio-formed band.

"Incredibly proud of you and the band for all you've accomplished, and and the men you've become. I'm so excited for this new chapter in your lives. My son, you are a blessing. Love you always," Patty Petriccia, Nicholas' mother said in a comment.

"sobbing curled up in a ball on the floor," a fan said.

"The utmost respect for you boys. Thank you doesn't mean I'm not sobbing hysterically right now," another wrote.

"Respect. We'll be here if you guys decide to return," someone shared.