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| Alt-J's Gwil quits the band | Alt-J's Gwil quits the band |
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| British four piece Alt-J have announced that one of the founding members, Gwil Sainsbury has left the band. | British four piece Alt-J have announced that one of the founding members, Gwil Sainsbury has left the band. |
| The group made the announcement about the guitar and bass player on Twitter. | The group made the announcement about the guitar and bass player on Twitter. |
| The post said "With regret, Gwil is leaving Alt-J. This is purely a personal decision and as our best friend we support him completely." | The post said "With regret, Gwil is leaving Alt-J. This is purely a personal decision and as our best friend we support him completely." |
| In 2012 they won the Mercury Prize for their critically acclaimed album An Awesome Wave. | In 2012 they won the Mercury Prize for their critically acclaimed album An Awesome Wave. |
| The band formed in 2007 after meeting at university in Leeds. | |
| Last year they performed at festivals across the UK, including Glastonbury, Radio 1's Big Weekend and Reading and Leeds. | Last year they performed at festivals across the UK, including Glastonbury, Radio 1's Big Weekend and Reading and Leeds. |
| Many followers on Twitter have expressed their shock, and sadness at the decision. | Many followers on Twitter have expressed their shock, and sadness at the decision. |
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