Pitchfork

As they prepare to record the follow-up to their 2006 debut We Are the Pipettes, the lovable, polka-dotted popsters in the Pipettes are experiencing personnel changes.

According to a press release and a note on their website, "The Pipettes have two new members, Ani and Anna... This means that RiotBecki and Rosay have left to pursue other musical pursuits (which will be brilliant when they emerge). We wish them all the best, we're all still great friends, and news on their pursuits will be closely supported by us.

"People may be confused by such a drastic change in line-up, but please rest assured-- if we were to be an imitation of ourselves we would stop. Plus the Pipettes has more members come and go than major labels have A&R men, it's just another day in the office for us (plus we've got to go one better than Sugababes). [British pop tarts the Sugababes have a notoriously fluctuating lineup-- Ed.]

"We refer you to the manifesto on our website for a more in-depth explanation on the functioning of the band; this was the natural step to take. For a more in-depth series of answers, we direct you to the prepared video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU."

Ah...well played, girls.

However, the news is still true, and the new Pipettes are currently recording demos of new songs with a hope to record their sophomore album this summer.