The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting an exhibit celebrating 20 years of electronic music festivals in the city, but Derrick May will not be in attendance. A panel discussion with legends Carl Craig and Kevin Saunderson, filmmaker Tim Aten, Paxahau’s Sam Fotias originally included May. However, he backed out to “avoid distracting from the celebration …
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Derrick May Backs Out of Techno Panel at Detroit Historical Society After Sexual Assault Allegations
Famed electronic music producer Derrick May has withdrawn from an upcoming appearance at a techno music panel at the Detroit Historical Society due to allegations of sexual assault. The discussion is a part of “2000/2020: Celebrating 20 Years of the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit,” a May 30th event celebrating the city’s electronic music festivals which will feature …
Sam Fender will “no longer be working with SSD” following employee mistreatment allegations
Sam Fender has announced that SSD Concerts will no longer be promoting any of his upcoming shows following allegations of employee mistreatment. The claims, which were posted on workplace review website Glassdoor, were shared with screenshots on the company’s Instagram account, when it was reportedly hacked. The accusations include “underpaying” workers, “offensive” language and people …
IDLES cut ties with SSD Concerts following employee mistreatment allegations
IDLES have announced that SSD Concerts will no longer be promoting their upcoming Newcastle show following allegations of employee mistreatment. The claims, which were posted on workplace review website Glassdoor, were shared with screenshots on the company’s Instagram account, when it was allegedly “hacked”. The accusations include “underpaying” workers, “offensive” language and people being made to feel “uncomfortable” …
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Rhye’s Michael Milosh denies ex-wife’s allegations of sexual abuse
Content warning: This story contains discussion of sexual abuse. Rhye’s Michael Milosh has denied the recent allegations of grooming and sexual abuse made against him by his ex-wife, actress Alexa Nikolas, calling them “false claims” and a “character assassination”. On March 14, Nikolas posted a lengthy five-part open letter, titled Groomed by the Groom, to …
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Space Jesus Has Sued One of His Accusers Following Allegations of Sexual Assault
Following graphic allegations of sexual assault and rape, Space Jesus has formally filed a lawsuit against one of his accusers. In June 2020, a deluge of allegations against the electronic music producer came to light, many of which have been documented by an Instagram page called @evidenceagainstspacejesus. The page published a number of graphic accounts of sexual …
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Sia claims Shia LaBeouf is a “sick puppy” amid abuse allegations
Sia has described Shia LaBeouf as a “sick puppy” amid FKA Twigs‘ recent allegations of abuse against the actor. Twigs (real name is Tahliah Barnett) filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf in December, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress over the course of their relationship, which lasted just over one year. …
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Sharon Osbourne speaks out on “working relationship” with Marilyn Manson after singer faces abuse allegations
Sharon Osbourne has opened up on her “working relationship” with Marilyn Manson after several women came forward to accuse the singer of sexual abuse and assault. Manson previously enjoyed a close friendship with the Osbournes and was originally set to join him as part of the latter’s 2020 North American tour. Speaking on The Talk days …
Marilyn Manson dropped by record label amid abuse allegations
Marilyn Manson has been dropped by his record label following allegations of grooming, abuse and manipulation made by Evan Rachel Wood and other women. Writing on Instagram today (February 1), Westworld actor Wood claimed that Manson had “horrifically abused” her for years. The former couple got engaged in January 2010 after beginning a relationship in …
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Polyvinyl Records to pull Beach Slang’s music after emotional abuse allegations against frontman James Alex
Polyvinyl Records, the label that signed Philadelphia band Beach Slang in 2015, will pull distribution of the group’s music after allegations of emotional abuse were made against frontman James Alex. Last week, the singer was accused of emotional abuse by former manager Charlie Lowe, who alleged she endured “constant emotional, psychological & narcissistic abuse from …