Black clad New Yorkers Interpol have begun to look to a future without their bass player Carlos D.
Interpol's return has been dogged with difficulty. A high profile comeback tour supporting U2 was ditched when Bono began suffering back problems, while bass player Carlos D announced he was leaving the group.
One of the band's most recognisable members, the fashion sense of Carlos D made Interpol stand out from other contenders. Departing on good terms earlier this year, his final act was to record the group's forthcoming self-titled album.
Set to be released this summer, Interpol have already recruited new members to flesh out the band's live sound. Post-rock icon David Pajo has joined the New Yorkers, with a host of tour dates scheduled for Autumn.
Now drummer Sam Fogarino has spoken about life without Carlos D. "I don't think we're afraid to work on music without him," he told Spinner. "But it's just so far away. Who knows how we'll feel in a year and a half or two years."
"As to whether (Carlos' talent) will be missed, yeah, how can it not be? The band will just rely on other strengths in the future. Emotionally, it will be missed but pragmatically, no. We're all pretty capable musicians."
The band's first album in three years, 'Interpol' features Carlos D prominently. In addition to playing bass the stylish musician helped orchestrate the material.
"He started leaning toward that application, kind of composing harmonies on keyboards early on," Fogarino explained. "He started to, I think, feel more redeemed as a musician doing that. The bass became more a duty, a function, than a passion. He's always claimed to never have been a bass player, which is strange to me because he's one of the best bass layers I've ever played with."
Interpol are set to release their new album in September.