Wavves have scrapped their forthcoming collaborative album with Say Anything following allegations involving frontman Max Bemis, with Wavves frontman Nathan Williams saying he no longer wants to be associated with the musician. The decision leaves Williams in a pretty tight spot. Although Cherry Soda was billed as a full collaboration between Wavves and Say Anything, Williams now says he spent 11 months making the record while Bemis spent just a few days in the studio.
Cancellation of the Album
The decision to cancel the album was made after allegations from multiple young women who have shared screenshots of purported exchanges with Max Bemis on <strong Say Anything’s subreddit. A 17-year-old fan said Bemis communicated with her for six months and knew she was underage — with their conversations eventually touching on sexual subjects. A separate account from a 19-year-old included screenshots showing Bemis discussing being single and his attraction to younger people after she raised concerns about their age difference.
Reasons Behind the Cancellation
Nathan Williams has stated that he no longer wants to be associated with Max Bemis, saying “I don’t want to be associated with the guy so it’s as simple as that.” He estimated that the decision could cost him around $200,000, adding that 10,000 vinyl copies of the album have already been pressed. Williams has also suggested that Cherry Soda could potentially be salvaged in another form, with conversations about removing Bemis’ contributions from the record.
Impact on the Bands
The fallout follows Say Anything’s announcement that Max Bemis was stepping away “due to the need to prioritize his mental health and personal well-being.” The statement did not address the allegations directly. Wavves also addressed the situation publicly on Instagram, writing, “yeah Ive seen it. not sure what to say but fuck max. fuck say anything. I’m sorry yall. 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.”
The cancellation of Cherry Soda marks a significant change in plans for Wavves and Say Anything. The album was originally scheduled for release on September 18th and had been introduced with the single “Deathx1k”, followed by “Still Alive”. Max Bemis is credited as a songwriter on seven of the album’s 10 tracks. The future of the album and the bands involved remains uncertain.
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