ContactMusic — Scottish rockers THE FRATELLIS have sparked rumours of a split after frontman JON LAWLER confirmed the band has "no plans to work together right now".The Chelsea... more info

Undercover, Australia — The Fratellis have broken up. more info

NME — Pete Doherty back in Camden, Bragg for Lib Dems, Brian May hates the Tories – your music gossip stop more info

Pop Justice — Well it's a sad day, readers - The Fratellis have split up, and the indie landfill site they once called home is a little less toxic. But where there is sadness let there be joy. Here's a clip of 'Chelsea Dagger' done in a craptastic panpipe midi f... more info

Gigwise — The Scottish outfit are no more... more info

XFM.co.uk — The Scottish trio finally call it a day after an extended hiatus. more info

Altsounds — Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project composed of The Fratellis' Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will play their first-ever US shows this March. They are slated for five performances at this year's upcoming South ... more info

Altsounds — Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project from The Fratellis' Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will release their self-titled US debut April 6th on Dangerbird Records. The collaboration began when Lawler, taking a break from whirlw... more info

Music is Art — Considering its the year I decided to pen ‘Thoughts for Tonight’; the self-indulging, British, rant about what’s good on this side of ‘the pond’, it was an incredibly disheartening task coming up with an end of year list. Yet, after much ca... more info

NME - The Daily Download — 'I Am The Resurrection': one of the greatest songs of all time. Certainly the best indie disco staple in my lifetime. Too sacred to cover? Not in the opinion of Codeine Velvet Club aka Jon Lawler from The Fratellis and singer songwriter Lou Hicke... more info