The Postal Service Announces "Indefinite Hiatus" After 20th Anniversary Tour

If you're a fan of The Postal Service, hopefully, you caught their 20th anniversary tour. The popular indie band, featuring Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie, Jenny Lewis, and Jimmy Tamborello, will go on an "indefinite hiatus" after the tour ends on September 21 at the HFStival in Washington, D.C.

A publicist confirmed that this would be the band’s final show on the tour, marking the start of a break for the group with no set return date.

The Postal Service only has one album, Give Up, which came out in 2003 under Sub Pop Records. The platinum-selling album gained a dedicated fan base, thanks to its electronic and indie rock blend. Popular songs from the album include "Such Great Heights," "We Will Become Silhouettes," "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight," "Clark Gable," and "Nothing Better."

The band reunited for this tour in September 2023, performing in North America, the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Death Cab for Cutie also joined as a co-headliner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Transatlanticism album.

Ben Gibbard shared his excitement about the tour, saying, “Performing these two albums live has been one of the greatest honors of my life.” He thanked fans for their support and expressed hope to see them again in the future.

Jenny Lewis called the tour a "dream trip" in a social media post and was thrilled about performing for large crowds abroad. Due to high demand, the tour was extended through 2024, attracting over half a million fans.

This marks the second reunion tour for The Postal Service, with the first happening in 2013 for the 10th anniversary of Give Up. Although they initially released singles like "Such Great Heights" in 2003, the band didn’t tour full-time as members focused on other projects.

In 2013, Give Up was reissued with two new songs and bonus tracks, leading to their first reunion tour. The band officially split that same year, but fans got a live album, Everything Will Change, tied to their concert documentary, which came out in 2014. The live album was later released in 2020.

While Gibbard hasn’t ruled out another reunion, it might take another decade for a 30th-anniversary tour. Some fans are already hopeful, sharing comments like, “Thank you for an amazing show! Come back soon!” and “I missed this tour, but I’ll be first in line next time!”