at Bitch Studios, Scotland. Cancer diagnosis and death of drummer Joanne Heeley In August 2011, Heeley was diagnosed with metastatic inflammatory breast cancer and received treatment by doctors from the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow. As Jo's wife, Erin put mixing Syren's Something Has To Separate album on hold in order to support Jo. On January 11, 2012, Joanne Heeley died after her short but intense battle with the disease In April 2012, Erin released a solo track entitled, "Never Give Up The Fight", which was recorded, produced and mixed by her at Sapphic Studios and features cello by Rebecca Wright. The track was released for download only on April 11, 2012. All of the proceeds from downloads were donated to breast cancer care. "Never Give Up The Fight" went on to secure Erin a nomination in the Scottish New Music Awards for 'Songwriter of the Year,' an award which Erin won on September 2 at the awards ceremony in Glasgow. After her death, Smith-Skinner decided not to continue with Syren, feeling that her contribution to music had been made. Erin's dedication to Syren's friends and fans made her reform the band with new musicians. The new line up was debuted on June 2, 2012 live at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh once again supporting Hawkwind. After another show supporting Hawkwind on March 30, 2013, and a handful of small Edinburgh shows, Erin said 'good-bye' to Syren in a farewell show at Henry's Cellar Bar in Edinburgh on January 16, 2014. Erin continues to record and tour under her own name. Erin Bennett & The EB band and released a new album Post Sexy Post Truth'', on 10 February 2018. Awards 'Frankie Miller Songwriter of the Year 2012' - Scottish New Music Awards : (Nominated for "Never Give Up The Fight") References External links EBB Website All-female bands American alternative rock groups American art rock groups