The Burger Records scandal: a rundown of everything that happened

Oct 28
20:08

2020

Nat Stringer

Nat Stringer

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Burger Records wrote a “Zero Tolerance” statement, categorising the allegations as “grooming of girls for sex, relationships built on power imbalance, and the solicitation of pornography from minors”.

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Californian rock label Burger Records have been caught in the crossfire from a number of sexual misconduct allegations made against some of their signed artists. Accused of “curating” a haven for this kind of unacceptable behaviour,The Burger Records scandal: a rundown of everything that happened Articles the label has been completely shaken, leading to a complete rebranding and change in management.

The allegations have accused Burger Records associates, including members of The Growlers, The Frights, The Buttertones, SWMRS and Cosmonauts, of sexually abusive and predatory behaviour.

Sexual misconduct allegations towards Burger Records-signed artists were brought to the forefront of the label’s attention. An Instagram page called Lured By Burger Records was created, urging females who felt sexually victimised to speak out against “predators involved with Burger Records”.

Read the full article on Happy Mag.