MUNA have known as out the “actually scary” behaviour of a few of their fanbase, saying they “can’t be silent” about it anymore.
The Los Angeles indie pop band posted a message on their Instagram story during which they said that “we love our followers however some stuff has been taking place lately that we can’t be silent about.”
They went on to stipulate a few of the points they’ve encountered: “Cyberstalking, hackings, bullying different followers & our family members, plus spreading falsehoods about us and our family members for clout and a focus on-line has been happening for months and we now have to deal with it now for our personal security and peace of thoughts.”
📲 | MUNA through their instagram story pic.twitter.com/y9Gn6ctiIY
— muna information (@wheremunais) September 8, 2024
“This shit is really scary for us,” they continued. “And it’s actually embarrassing to must put up about this however right here we’re.”
“Not gonna say names since you guys know who you might be. And we do too. Minimize it the fck out.”
Reposting the message, the band’s Naomi McPherson additionally added: “Past disturbed by the conduct a few of the fandom have been partaking in. Deal with us and one another with respect. Can’t consider this wants explaining.”
📲 | Naomi through their instagram story pic.twitter.com/GbPwtZrAVo
— muna information (@wheremunais) September 8, 2024
This comes simply weeks after Chappell Roan wrote a prolonged put up on Instagram during which she known as out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans”.
On August 23, the singer stated that she needed to “draw traces and set boundaries” and defined that she had been in “too many nonconsensual bodily and social interactions” and felt the necessity to “lay it out and remind you, ladies don’t owe you shit”.
“I selected this profession path as a result of I like music and artwork and honoring my inside baby, I don’t settle for harassment of any variety as a result of I selected this path, nor do I deserve it.”
She went on to make clear that the put up had “nothing to do” along with her love and gratitude to her followers who do respect her boundaries and have helped her profession.
“I’m particularly speaking about predatory conduct (disguised as “superfan” conduct”) that has grow to be normalized due to the best way ladies who’re well-known have been handled previously. Please don’t assume you recognize loads about somebody’s life, character, and bounds since you are aware of them or their work on-line.”
That put up got here a number of days after Roan additionally criticised the “bizarre” and “creepy” behaviour of some followers in a collection of TikTok posts, lambasting the “entitled” perspective of some.
Roan’s feedback drew help from plenty of different artists, together with Paramore‘s Hayley Williams, who described her sentiments as “courageous” and “sadly needed”.
Jewel was one other who spoke out in help of Roan, sharing disturbing anecdotes of her personal experiences of harassment that she has confronted as a girl within the music business.
In different MUNA information, the band’s Katie Gavin is getting ready to launch her solo debut album ‘What A Reduction’ on October 25, which you’ll pre-order / pre-save right here. She has already shared the singles ‘Aftertaste’ and ‘Informal Drug Use’.
