CBC spokesperson confirms in a statement that CBC Music is pulling Arcade fire music. 'In light of the recent allegations against Win Butler, CBC Music will pause on playing Arcade Fire's music until we learn more about the situation.' BG: .
The allegations, reported by music news publication Pitchfork, were made by four people against Butler. CBC could not independently verify the allegations as reported by Pitchfork.
In a statement, Butler denied the allegations and said all encounters were consensual and he never touched a woman against her will. "I have connected with people in person, at shows, and through social media, and I have shared messages of which I am not proud," said the statement. The allegations against Butler prompted outcry over the weekend, with people on social media demanding refunds or the cancellation of the tour.—'Toxic' music industry culture shifting
"There's a lot of enabling in this world," said Seligman. "There's people around that allow it to happen, which is upsetting."
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