After what seemed like forever, Kula Shaker returned earlier this year with Strangefolk. Instead of taking another hiatus, the band decided to get back in the studio and begin work on a new album - Source

According to an article in the Dallas Music Guide, OASIS have brought on former KULA SHAKER keyboardist Jay Darlington for their upcoming tour in support of the forthcoming (even though everybody's already found it on the net) album, Heathen Chemistry. According to the article, it's still unclear whether Darlington will become an official member of the group, or simply be handling keys on tour.

THE HEALERS, the new band led by former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, are beginning to take shape with the announcement that former Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan has joined the ranks. The band are readying their debut album, to be entitled "Play Dumb," for a likely fall release. The Healers are set to make their large scale live debut opening for Oasis in Europe beginning late May.

Likely due to disappointing critical and commercial response to their sophomore album, "Peasants, Pigs, and Astronauts," KULA SHAKER have announced their split today. Band frontman Crispian Mills has announced his intentions to pursue a solo career, and will likely remain attached to the Sony label.

Crispian Mills of KULA SHAKER suffered minor injuries when he was mobbed by fans in Japan, NME is reporting. There's little danger of that happening again here in the states where Kula Shaker will be touring in July. Click on 'Tours' for full details.

The Chicago date for KULA SHAKER has been officially postponed. No word yet on whether the San Francisco date of April 21st is on hold as well.