The Neighbourhood’s drummer was simply fired after admittedly groping fellow musician Maria Zardoya.
The information was introduced Sunday evening after Zardoya, lead singer of The Marías, took to her band’s official Instagram web page to accuse Brandon Fried of inappropriately touching her whereas on an evening out:
“i used to be at a bar final evening, and i used to be groped underneath the desk by brandon fried @brandonfried_, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was probably the most uncomfortable issues ive ever skilled. i felt an invasion of my area, privateness, and physique.”
The Puerto Rican singer then addressed the alt rock band by immediately tagging them within the publish, including:
“@thenbhd y’all want a brand new drummer, this man is a whole creep”
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The Neighbourhood rapidly addressed the accusation on their official IG, writing:
“We’re grateful to Maria for coming ahead. We have now zero tolerance for any form of inappropriate habits in direction of girls.”
The California rock band then introduced a major replace to their group within the wake of the troubling allegations:
“Because of Brandon’s actions, he’ll not be a member of The Neighbourhood.”
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Whereas this can be a horrible scenario throughout, we’re so glad the 32-year-old drummer is being held accountable, slightly than the scenario merely being swept underneath the rug — an prevalence that’s sadly all too frequent, however one that’s not being tolerated. We wouldn’t be stunned if the swift motion additionally had one thing to do with the unfavourable consideration lead singer Jesse Rutherford has been drawing not too long ago on account of his courting Billie Eilish, who’s 11 years his junior. Bear in mind THAT couple’s Halloween costume…
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Brandon himself then addressed the scenario on his personal Instagram web page, writing:
“I’m so terribly sorry to Maria. My actions have been inexcusable and insupportable. They don’t seem to be reflective of who I’m as an individual, however clearly a mirrored image of who I turn into whereas underneath the affect. It’s evident that I have to deal with my issues with alcohol and substance abuse, which I’m now in search of assist for. I need to apologize to girls who’ve been victims of any habits that has left them feeling uncomfortable or violated. I’m additionally sorry to The Neighbourhood and our followers for letting them down.”
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We hope Maria can work by means of this paralyzing scenario and hopefully empower different victims to talk up after they safely can.
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[Images via The Marías/Instagram & SRF Bounce/YouTube]