Terrible news, everybody: Jet, the Australian cock-rock indebted auteurs behind "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?", have announced on their website that they've broken up. Here's their statement:

After many successful years of writing, recording and touring we wish to announce our discontinuation as a group. From the many pubs, theatres, stadiums and festivals all across the world it was the fans that made our amazing story possible and we wish to thank them all. Thank you, and goodnight.

A concise, heartfelt statement from the band that inspired this review.

Hey, don't be sad. According to a press release, Jet fully intend to keep "their music, legacy and brand alive through new licensing, publishing, merchandise, re-records [sic] and releases." So in 30 years, you might be watching a buddy comedy and hear "Cold Hard Bitch" during the chase scene. It might even be re-recorded by a 60-something Jet! Or maybe you'll be opti-cruising the iTunes VR Megamart and stumble onto Jet: Unreleased and Uncensored and think, "Hey, I didn't really care for 'Back Door Santa' the first time around, but this dub version can't be any worse." As Jet manager Brad Friess so artfully phrased it: "We will continue the JET brand and their global footprint." Thank you, Brad. Thank you.

Watch the video for "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" below: