Polar Bear Club has announced the departure of drummer Emmett Menke and their new drummer Tyler Mahurin. Menke left the band on good terms, saying this:

After a great deal of thought, toil, and what have you's, I've decided to permanently leave my post as the drummer for Polar Bear Club. At about the same time PBC decided to be a full time band almost 3 years ago my daughter Milo was born. It was a constant struggle maintaining a healthy home life when we were out playing 200 shows a year and it came to the point where I just had to do the right thing as a Dad and walk away. I love my brothers in Polar Bear Club and wish them the best.

Emmett's last recording with the band is the group's forthcoming album, Clash Battle Guilt Pride. The new lineup is headed to Europe next month.