These are sad sad times for Bonde Do Role with the sudden news that Marina has left the group. According to their MySpace:

“Due to several internal problems between us, we had to cancel a lot of our shows from the European tour, and we also had to cancel the scheduled Australian tour (everyone knew how excited we were about it!). For that we’re really really sorry.

“And we also announce that Marina is no longer with us, due to these internal problems. We wish her all the best in whatever she decides to do with her future, and she can always count on us as friends. We are working these issues [out] right now as we speak, and we hope we can make it up to everyone who we let down this year, in the most awesome way we can!”

Aha, so this is why the group cancelled their Australian tour… In any case, shortly after the MySpace announcement, a more formal PR release went out:

“Following the departure of Marina from the band, it is with great regret that Bonde do Role have had to cancel their Australian tour. The band will no longer be continuing with the same format, and remaining members Pedro and Gorky are currently working hard to recruit a new member. Bonde do Role have had an incredible year and have been through some unforgettable experiences together, and still remain friends.”

Well, in the meantime, while we’re all getting over the Bonde Do Departure, here are a few remixes to tide us over:

Bonde Do Role - Gasolina (Radioclit Remix)
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Bonde Do Role - Melo do Tobaco (Jokers of the Scene Remix)
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Bonde Do Role - Office Boy (Elektric Cowboy Bootleg Remix)
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