The lead singer of Montreal-based rock band Arcade Fireplace has launched an announcement in response to a media report that features a number of allegations of sexual misconduct.
The accusations towards Win Butler are outlined in a report from leisure information web site Pitchfork, which revealed a narrative on Saturday containing allegations of inappropriate sexual interactions with three girls and one one who identifies as gender fluid.
The complainants informed Pitchfork the alleged interactions had been inappropriate primarily based on gaps in age and energy dynamics at play and included unwelcome advances.
In an emailed assertion despatched by way of a disaster public relations agency, Butler acknowledged he had sexual relationships exterior of his marriage to bandmate Regine Chassagne.
However the singer is denying any allegations of misconduct, saying all encounters happened between consenting adults and he by no means touched a lady towards her will or demanded sexual favours.
Butler apologized for his behaviour and stated he was fighting psychological well being and alcohol dependence points across the time the alleged incidents happened.
“As I look to the longer term, I’m persevering with to study from my errors and dealing laborious to turn out to be a greater particular person, somebody my son will be happy with,” Butler stated within the assertion, despatched by New York-based Risa Heller Communications.
“I’m sorry for the ache I triggered – I’m sorry I wasn’t extra conscious and tuned in to the impact I’ve on individuals.”
Arcade Fireplace is taken into account some of the profitable Canadian bands to rise out of the indie rock scene of the early 2000s.
The Grammy and Juno-winning band is about to embark on a world tour this week to advertise their sixth album “We.”
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