PHOX, the Madison band that's been described as "Wisconsin's finest hope for indie rock stardom," is going on an indefinite hiatus.

The news arrived Monday morning with the announcement of new tour dates, including a Feb. 3 show at the Capitol Theater, branded as the band's "last shows before their indefinite hiatus." Soon after, the band posted an official farewell (for now) message on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

It said the temporary break was necessary for the band's members to "pursue other creative outlets."

"'Hiatus' is a nice word because it lets us take some time to figure out what’s next for PHOX, but inform you is that it’s going to be quite some time before we get to see you again," read the statement.