Gabber Modus Operandi’s Ican Harem Apologizes for role in Sexual Violence Allegation
Ican Harem, member of Gabber Modus Operandi (AKA GMO), has published a statement apologising for his role in a recent allegation of sexual violence. Read more
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Latin American Female DJs Highlight Womenâs Safety
11 all-women DJ collectives from across Latin America have signed and shared a statement denouncing gender-based violence and structural sexism in the music scene and beyond. The “Green Wave,” a swell of feminist activism in Latin America focused on legalizing abortion, may provide some context for the recent mobilization of women DJ collectives in the region.
Multiple Accounts of Sexual Violence Surface Against Derrick May
Famed techno DJ Derrick May was dropped from lineups earlier this year amid sexual assault allegations that began to appear online. Multiple accounts of sexual violence started surfacing against Derrick May as cases against the late Erick Morillo gained attention via social media. In the last twenty-four hours both DJ Mag and Resident Advisor revealed details of multiple women coming forward with incidents of sexual violence against Derrick May. Read more
Demanding Accountability, #ForTheMusic Tackles Sexual Abuse
2020 has been a year of awakening and for others, it’s also been a reckoning. Artists who felt untouchable have been proven quite otherwise. Bassnectar, Billy Kenny, and the late Erick Morillo are among some of the names that surface when it comes to addressing the pervasive issue of sexual violence within the music industry. They’ve all been “canceled” or at least have helped show why it’s (still) important to continue talking about it to bring the dance music industry back to its roots. #ForTheMusic is the first step to creating a safer environment. Read more
Sexual Abuse & The Entertainment Industry: Billy Kenny, Bassnectar & Others
DJs and producers Billy Kenny and Bassnectar (Lorin Ashton), despite playing on opposite spectrums of electronic music, share something in common, and itâs not just the letter “B” in their names. Both have been hit with serious sexual accusations coming from a long string of accusers, all of which are highlighting a troubling pattern of sexual abuse and rape. No court actions have been taken at this point, but these arenât isolated incidents in the world of electronic music. They join a string of male electronic music artists known for inappropriate behavior. The sexual allegations against Billy Kenny and Bassnectar bring to light not only the music industryâs prevalent issues of sexual abuse and sexism but also the perils of stardom. Read more
