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Photos by Andy Parker

Let the sighs and sobs commence, for as of today-- August 27, 2008-- Be Your Own Pet are no more. The electrifying quartet signed off with a final performance last night-- not in their home city of Nashville nor even their home country or continent, but rather in London, a place they declared to be "like a second home."

No dramatic valedictory gestures here, though; just good old-fashioned Be Your Own Pet physicality, the shedding of some clothing, and an opportunity for ecstatic fans to join the band onstage.

While Be Your Own Pet will be missed, their spirit lives on to some extent in Jonas Stein and John Eartherly's current project Turbo Fruits. And-- if there is indeed any justice in this world-- this won't be the last we hear from Jemina Pearl.

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The soon-to-be defunct Be Your Own Pet played a chaotic set at Reading Festival today (August 22).

I have somehow been immune to the charms of Be Your Own Pet, though I realize that I am in the minority there. So the recent news that they'd broken up hit me with the force of, say, finding out that the guy who reads your gas meter has retired. Still, they are no more, and some people are sad, so this (presumably) final video, for Get Awkward's "Becky", will have to serve as their a/v send-off.

After four years, Nashville oiks Be Your Own PET have announced that they shall split after their forthcoming UK dates

Be Your Own Pet have announced they will split up after they complete their forthcoming UK tour.

Be Your Own Pet have broken up, and they are barely even saying goodbye. In a message on their website, BYOP say, "To all of our fans, we are sad to bring you the news that our upcoming shows in the UK are going to be our last as a band. We thank you for all your love and support these past few years. It's been a blast, but the time has come for the four of us to go our separate ways."

The band gives no reason for the breakup, but perhaps the seeds of the split were responsible for them canceling their Warped Tour appearances.

Anyone who was fortunate enough to witness Be Your Own Pet live during their brief existence as a band knows what a bummer this breakup is. What sucks even more is that previously reported shows in Brooklyn and Norfolk, Virginia this month are off their schedule, which leaves a mere four British dates to serve as the band's farewell. Nonetheless, we have no doubt these shows will be as ripping as ever.

Be Your Own Pet, you will be missed.

BYOP guitarist Jonas Stein and drummer John Eatherly will continue to play together in Turbo Fruits. In fact, the Fruits have a pair of U.S. shows in August before heading over to the UK for the Be Your Own Pet dates.

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To all of our fans,We are sad to bring you the news that our upcoming shows in the UK (dates below) are going to be our last as a band.  We thank you for all your love and support these past few years - its been a blast but the time has come for the 4 of us to go our separate ways. 22 August: Reading Festival - Reading, UK  23 August: Leeds Festival - West Yorkshire, UK  25 August: Carling Academy 2 - Liverpool, UK  26 August: Dingwalls - London, UK

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Be Your Own Pet have announced two UK gigs, set to follow on from the band's shows at Reading And Leeds Festivals.

After Reading & Leeds we will play Liverpool & London before heading back to the states. Check out our tour dates for all the info - tickets are on sale now!www.beyourownpet.com