Bassnectar
Bassnectar Responds to Explosive Sex Trafficking Lawsuit, Denies Allegations
Following graphic allegations of sex trafficking and possessing child pornography, among other charges, DJ and electronic music producer Bassnectar has responded to an explosive lawsuit filed on behalf of multiple women. VICE reports Bassnectar, whose real name is Lorin Ashton, has denied all of the accusations and is demanding a jury trial, according to an official response filed in a U.S. district court in Tennessee. “This case is nothing more than an attempt by opportunistic women who have chosen to sue Ashton, his record label, managers, and even one of the charities he has contributed to, all in an attempt to frame years of friendship as trafficking so that they can exploit a statute for monetary gain,” the response reads. “Our clients want to see just...
Two More Women Join Lawsuit Against Bassnectar for Sexual Abuse
Two more women have joined a lawsuit against Bassnectar, which details allegations of sexual abuse, grooming, human trafficking, and manufacturing and possessing child pornography. The two new plaintiffs, Jenna Houston and Jane Doe #1, allege that Bassnectar groomed and sexually abused them as minors, causing lasting physical and psychological damage. Rolling Stone reports Houston said that Bassnectar reached out to her via a direct message on Twitter after she had tweeted lyrics in April 2012, when Houston was 16 years of age and Bassnectar was 34. “A few months after first contacting Jenna, Bassnectar came to Jenna’s home state of Pennsylvania and had her meet him at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Philadelphia, PA,” the lawsuit states. The suit goes on to detail multipl...
A Las Vegas Tattoo Clinic is Offering Free Removals of Bassnectar’s Logo
Following the news of an explosive lawsuit filed against Bassnectar for human trafficking and sexual abuse, among other allegations, a Las Vegas tattoo studio has offered free removals of the artist’s logo. Christian Jones, the owner of “judgment-free laser clinic” Ink Busters, announced that his studio will remove designs of the disgraced DJ’s logo for free. “In light of recent developments and the utter shame Bassnectar has brought upon on the electronic music community, we will be offering free removals of his logo at our studio Ink Busters,” Jones wrote in a social media post. “Happy to work on any and all sizes.” On Monday, a sweeping lawsuit was filed against Bassnectar and his various management companies on b...
Lawsuit Filed Against Bassnectar for Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse
Following explosive allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, a group of attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Bassnectar and his management. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, the suit was filed today, April 5th, by Philadelphia attorneys Brian Kent, Stewart Ryan, and Alexandria MacMaster of Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP and Nashville attorney Phillip Miller of Miller Law Offices. In addition to the DJ and electronic music producer, whose real name is Lorin Ashton, the suit also named Amorphous Music, Inc., Bassnectar Touring, Inc., Redlight Management, Inc., C3 Presents, L.L.C, and Interactive Giving Fund. Back in June 2020, Bassnectar publicly responded to the allegations before formally announcing an indefinite hiatus from music. Th...
Bassnectar Announces Indefinite Hiatus from Music Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Following his response regarding allegations of sexual misconduct, Bassnectar took to social media today to formally announce an indefinite hiatus from music. “I am stepping back from my career and I am stepping down from my position of power and privilege in this community because I want to take responsibility and accountability,” he wrote. “I feel intense compassion for anyone I may have hurt. I truly hope you allow me a chance to work together toward healing.” “The rumors you are hearing are untrue, but I realize some of my past actions have caused pain, and I am deeply sorry,” he continued. “I am handing off our nonprofit Be Interactive to a diverse team to continue without my involvement moving forward. Sometime in the future I may share more ...
Bassnecator ‘Stepping Back’ From Music Career Following Sexual Misconduct Accusations
In recent days, Bassnectar (real name Lorin Ashton) was accused of sexual misconduct by a number of people on the Instagram account @evidenceagainstbassnecatar. On Friday, the DJ addressed the allegations by announcing he was “stepping away” from his music career and his “position of power and privilege” while maintaining his innocence. “I am stepping back from my career and I am stepping down from my position of power and privilege in this community because I want to take responsibility and accountability,” Ashton wrote in a statement on Twitter. “I feel intense compassion for anyone I may have hurt. I truly hope you allow me a chance to work together toward healing.” However, the EDM star denies the accusations. “The rumors you are hearing are untrue, but I realize some of my past a...
Bassnectar Responds to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Following allegations of sexual misconduct that were shared on social media, Bassnectar has responded. After an Instagram account called @evidenceagainstbassnectar started to gain traction online, the DJ and producer issued a statement to refute the alleged sexual misconduct. According to a report by Your EDM, Bassnectar posted a lengthy reply in a private Facebook fan group, which was distilled into a series of screenshots and circulated on social media. “The rumors of sexual misconduct that are circulating about me are completely untrue. I want to leave it at that, because it truly is that simple,” Bassnectar wrote. “I have never been involved in anything that was not absolutely, unequivocally consensual. During a time when high profile men are being called out for thei...
Bassnectar Brings “All Colors” to Life with His Eleventh Studio Album
Last month, word broke that Bassnectar would be shining his bass lord light upon us with his eleventh studio album All Colors. As the title describes, he really went and gave his fans a full spectrum of beaming productions across the extensive 15-track album. All Colors expresses the beautiful mission that Bassnectar champions, showcasing the ideal that the bass music community embraces all nations and all colors. The basshead community is all about inclusivity. Bassnectar showcases this sense of inclusivity from start to finish, taking you on a sonic journey from his classic bass face-inducing hitters to more atmospheric tracks that sweep you away to dreamland. The adventure begins with “Interpret the Future,” a gentle introduction that steadily engulfs the senses,...
Bassnectar Donates $100,000 to Various Organizations in Support of Black Lives Matter
Bassnectar took to social media today to further align with the Black Lives Matter movement by announcing a series of donations to organizations fighting for racial equality in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd. “We’re all deeply affected by the current events surrounding racial injustice and police brutality. And while we are upset and disturbed, we are also incredibly inspired to participate and eager to be a part of the solutions,” Bassnectar wrote in a post shared on Facebook. “We want to pause another week on anything music related, and continue to focus on engagement, education, and activism – and we want to invite you to join us, get involved, and find out how you can participate.” In his Facebook post, Bassnectar said h...
Three New Bassnectar Tracks Appear in New “SOUND IN MOTION” Mixtape
It’s always a good day when we get new Bassnectar, especially when the dubstep don teases multiple new songs from his forthcoming All Colors LP. That’s exactly what he did in his newly released “SOUND IN MOTION” mixtape, the second edition of his LOCKDOWN MIXTAPES series. He took to Twitter this morning to joyously announce the “shimmering collage of sound” and divulge that the mix includes “tons of new flips, edits, remixes & exclusive versions.” For what the 30-minute “SOUND IN MOTION” mix lacks in length, it more than makes up for in energy. Kicking things off with the aptly-titled All Colors cut “Rise & Shine,” Bassnectar goes on to take us on a relentless journey of unparallel...
Bassnectar Hosts #EmpathyArt Fundraiser Gallery for COVID-19 Relief
Bassnectar‘s nonprofit charity initiative, Be Interactive, has been known to stand behind some important causes in recent years, including bringing clean water to Flint, Michigan, promoting good mental health, and much more. Now, the charity is hosting a unique art gallery to benefit those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Be Interactive has partnered with Colorado-based nonprofit Conscious Alliance in order to benefit visual artists, as well as COVID-19 relief efforts. Visual artists will be selling their work and displaying it online with the hashtag #EmpathyArt. Profits generated will go to both the artists themselves as well as Be Interactive’s COVID-19 micro-grants, or Conscious Alliance’s hunger relief efforts, which have distributed over 500,000 meals to ...
Bassnectar Gives Listeners a Glimpse at Forthcoming Album with Two New Singles
Bassnectar returns with two tracks, “Nice & Easy” featuring Rodney P and “Empathy (Bass Remedy Remix),” both from his forthcoming album ALL COLORS. “Nice & Easy” doesn’t quite live up to its name, as it’s more of a wild ride from front to back. Rodney P expertly lays down his chops over the thumping bassline and aggressive synths Bassnectar has provided. The energy ramps up further in the second half, as the tune escalates into a full swing drum & bass heater. “Empathy,” as most fans may know, is a reprise of the second track from his 2012 album Vava Voom. This remix pays homage to the original, as it retains the same vocals while expanding upon the melody and refreshing the bass elements and synths. Ov...
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