Reel Big Fish went into the studio this Monday to start recording their new album and follow up to Cheer Up. However the band recently dismissed trumpet player Tyler Jones. Frontman Aaron Barrett has been writing about it in his online journal:

it's sad times a little bit though, we had to let tyler jones go. it was a hard decision but one that definately was best for the band. i had no personal beef against him, he wasn't a bad guy at all, but just like any room mate situation, especialy where there are such varying personalities involved, everybody can't always get along. it's hard to be out on the road all the time and some people make it harder with drama and shit-talking and constant confrontations. i hope the band can get along better now.

You can find all the dirt and notes on the recording progress in the band members' individual journals.