On May 12, 2017, Kaplan announced that he would be leaving Pentatonix following their scheduled tour. In a video announcing his departure, he stated that although he loved being in the group, it was difficult for him to keep up with the groups demanding schedule, which required him to spend less time with his family.

Did Avi Kaplan go back to Pentatonix?

Avi Kaplan announced that he was stepping back from Pentatonix in May, but now hes back with his new solo project—Avriel & the Sequoias—and a new cover of a modern pop classic.