Within the wake of sexual misconduct accusations towards lead singer Win Butler just a few months in the past, Arcade Hearth has continued with its fall tour, at present hitting North America. As we speak, nevertheless, Beck, who was slated to open the exhibits, withdrew from the tour after opening its European leg.
Ticketholders had been knowledgeable by e mail of Beck’s departure. A rep for the artist, who confirmed that he left the tour, didn’t present any extra remark.
Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans will take Beck’s slot.
The tour will start in Washington, D.C. later this month.
Feist opened the primary exhibits of that leg earlier than dropping off, saying that it was “extremely troublesome for me and I can solely think about how way more troublesome it’s been for the individuals who got here ahead. Greater than something I want therapeutic to these concerned.”
Butler has denied the misconduct accusations, telling Pitchfork (which initially reported the story) on the time that the sexual encounters had been consensual.
