Liars guitarist Angus Andrew hurt his back in what sounds to be a serious way. From a Saturday entry on the band’s Myspace blog:

As Angus stooped to retrieve a tiny pillow from the couch in his LA home a seismic bolt tore through the fabric of his lower back rendering him immobile on the living room floor. When Jarrett arrived, Angus was face down in spasms. He alerted Aaron and Julian then sped to Rite-Aid for drugs and heat packs. When Julian arrived Angus was face down near the bathroom, apparently trying to urinate. Julian fetched a large soda cup and suggested the alternative. He then offered to stay the night and take on all nursing duties. Having fed the patient on the floor and set up his living space Angus became adamant Julian go home to bed. In the morning when Aaron arrived Angus was on his back on the floor of the living room. Aaron emptied the 2 large soda cups and they talked about Lorimer St in Brooklyn where the injury first occurred. Jarrett came in with breakfast and talk turned to tour. Its a week till our first show and Angus can’t feed himself.

Remember: Lift with your knees.

This was reported on Pitchfork yesterday, and the reason it bears mention here is that Liars are scheduled to play a show at the Wonder Ballroom next Monday, January 28. That last sentence in the blog entry makes it sound pretty darn serious, but, according to Pitchfork, thankfully no shows have been canceled yet:

The band’s publicist says there is currently no change in plans. At the moment, Andrew is resting up in California.

Let’s hope he recovers quickly. Again, so far the Monday night show at the Wonder Ballroom is still on. Stay tuned.