Wavves scrap collaborative album with Say Anything after Max Bemis faces allegations of messaging teen

Wavves have scrapped their collaborative album with Say Anything after the latter’s frontman Max Bemis was accused of sending inappropriate and sexualised messages to a teenager.

READ MORE: Wavves – ‘Hideaway’ review: San Diego garage-pop dons’ most original and varied work yet The two bands’ 10-track collaborative record, ‘Cherry Soda’, had been scheduled for release on September 18 via I Surrender Records.

However, Wavves frontman Nathan Williams has now said that he no longer wants to be associated with Bemis following the allegations.

“Yeah Ive seen it. not sure what to say but fuck max. fuck say anything.

I’m sorry yall,” Williams wrote on Instagram.

“I Spent 11 months making this record and max spent 4 days so I dunno exactly what I’m supposed to do.

I’m sorry guys.” View this post on Instagram The decision follows allegations shared on the Say Anything subreddit by a 17-year-old, who posted an account of her interactions with Bemis alongside purported screenshots of their messages.

She alleged that Bemis added both her main and alternative Instagram accounts in March, before later giving her his phone number.

She said that he knew she was underage and was aware of her history as a trafficking victim, but that their conversations nevertheless progressed to sexual subjects.

“Even if Max hadn’t said anything dodgy or sexual to me ever, a 40+ year old man shouldn’t be talking to a 17 year old,” she wrote.

“That’s odd, and there’s a lack of boundaries there.” A separate 19-year-old subsequently shared further purported screenshots in which Bemis allegedly discussed being single and his attraction to younger people after she raised concerns about their age difference.

After the first account began circulating online, Say Anything announced that Bemis’ forthcoming solo performances had been postponed “due to the need to prioritize his mental health and personal well-being”.

“Max will be taking the necessary time away to focus on his health,” the band wrote.

“We appreciate everyone’s understanding, patience and respect for his privacy at this time.” View this post on Instagram The statement did not address the allegations directly, and Bemis has not publicly responded to them at the time of writing.