diff --git a/backend.py b/backend.py
index e985360..ce18422 100644
--- a/backend.py
+++ b/backend.py
@@ -152,8 +152,6 @@ def _get_current_voice_channel(self):
         self.discord_client.get_selected_voice_channel()
 
     def close(self):
-        """Cleanup method called when backend is shutting down"""
-        log.debug("Closing Discord backend connection")
         if self.discord_client:
             try:
                 self.discord_client.disconnect()
diff --git a/manifest.json b/manifest.json
index f09b4f8..ea1af8e 100644
--- a/manifest.json
+++ b/manifest.json
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 {
-  "version": "1.8.0",
+  "version": "1.8.1",
   "thumbnail": "store/thumbnail.png",
   "id": "com_imdevinc_StreamControllerDiscordPlugin",
   "name": "Discord",