Hard Techno Artists Face Misconduct Allegations
Prominent hard techno artists Shlømo, Basswell, Fantasm, and CARV are facing serious allegations of misconduct. The accusations have sparked debate within the electronic music scene about accountability and the industry's response to such issues.
- The allegations originated from an Instagram account, @bradnolimit, reportedly run by a former partner of the French artist management agency, Steer Management. The account has shared numerous screenshots and testimonies. - The accusations against the artists include sexual harassment, rape, and inappropriate behavior with fans, with some allegations involving minors. - In response, Steer Management has suspended its collaboration with all the artists named in the allegations pending a review. - Several major electronic music festivals and clubs have removed the accused artists from their lineups, including Hive Festival, Nibirii, Teletech, and World Club Dome. Tomorrowland also dropped Shlømo and Odymel from its 2026 lineup. - The allegations extend beyond the four initially named artists, also including DJs Odymel and Hades. - A new initiative called @metoodjs has been launched by women in the music industry, along with lawyers and psychologists, to provide a secure platform for individuals to report sexual and gender-based violence in the electronic music scene. - While CARV has reportedly admitted to infidelity with a fan, he has denied any non-consensual actions. - At present, no formal legal proceedings or criminal charges have been filed against the accused artists, and the allegations remain unverified.
