Noah and the Whale announce split

Five-piece who moved from twee folk-pop to slick MOR are to part ways after eight years togetherNoah and the Whale have announced they are to split. The London-based band came to prominence with the winsome folk-pop of 5 Years Time in 2008, the hit single from their debut album Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down. In latter years, however, they metamorphosed into a sleek drivetime rock outfit, garnering critical acclaim, and high chart placings.The band issued a statement to their fans: “Noah and