‘It’s About Damn Time’: Anti-Sexual Assault Movement Takes Root in L.A.’s Indie Music Scene
Ellise Shafer editorThe mantra “Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll” is no longer the rule in the Los Angeles and Orange County indie music scene after several high-profile musicians have been accused of sexual misconduct and assault. The female and non-binary accusers have included both underaged fans and members of other well-known bands, bringing to light a long-standing power dynamic that exists even in the underground.Those in the scene say such a reckoning is long overdue – but thanks to social media and a pandemic that has put live music on pause, it could result in real change.In June, allegations began circling surrounding Sean Redman, the bassist of L.A.