FIDLAR Allegations: Details on The Rock Band Members And Their Controversy

FIDLAR’s allegations caused the band to be canceled on Twitter but Reddit users argue the band members are innocent.

FIDLAR is an American punk and garage rock that was formed in Los Angeles by Zac Carper and Elvis Kuehn. The two met at a recording studio where Zac was employed as a sound engineer, and Elvis was an intern. They started making songs while the studio was empty and they shared their products online.

The duo made their first public appearance on stage with another well-known garage rock band from Atlanta, about three years later of making their first song together. They later went on tour with the Swedish band The Hives. They performed on several stages and venues before rising to prominence.

The band released its debut EP, DIYDUI, in 2011 and was named Stereogum’s 40 Best New Bands of 2012. They also appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly in October of the same year.

Quick Facts About FIDLAR

FIDLAR Allegations: What Happened?

FIDLAR was one of the bands surrounded by allegations in 2020 regarding the Burger Records assault culture.

They were included in the list of canceled bands that year. Everything started with the Burger Records controversy, the label was accused of normalizing physical assault culture within its shows and many bands signed to the record were allegations of physical abuse by several women. FIDLAR was also signed to Burger Records at the time of allegations against the label.

Several bands signed to Burger Records including SWMRS, The Growlers, The Buttertones, Part Time, Mystic Braves, and Cosmonauts among others were accused of such abuse according to the Label’s Wikipedia profile. However, FIDLAR was never officially accused.

While there is nothing much directly relating to the band available on the internet, netizens on Twitter alleged the band of physically abusing fans and other women according to Twitter user @kiramartinsucks. She noted there are several bands with actual history but people are calling out FIDLAR without any reason or for dumb reasons like wiping off their Instagram.

Similarly, Reddit users also could not find any reason for the allegations against the band. A Reddit user tried to find an answer for FIDLAR being canceled online but other users responded there is no actual reason and that Twitter users and netizens were just being idiots and writing without any evidence.

FIDLAR Band Members Bio

FIDLAR has three current members Zac Carper, Brandon Schwartzel, and Max Kuehn.

Zac Carper is the founding member of the band, he currently serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist, and also plays the keyboards for the band. He was born in Hawaii to his father John Carper and his mother. His father is a well-known surfboard designer from the United States of America.

Carper was addicted to substance abuse at the age of just 14 years old, he spent time at a rehabilitation center in Mexico. Over the course of the following years, Zac was checked in and out of rehab over five times for his addiction. He also lost his girlfriend and unborn child to a substance overdose according to Consequences.

Brandon Schwartzel is the bassist of the band, he was friends with Zac before he joined the band. The two met and developed their bond over homelessness and substance abuse. The native of San Diego is also a DJ, he performs under his moniker DJ Basil. He is also in the band Los Bolos apart from being the bassist of FIDLAR.

Max Kuehn is the drummer for the band, he has been playing drums since the age of 10 years old. The son of Greg Kuehn is also the brother of founding member Elvis Kuehn. Their father Greg is a keyboard player for T.S.O.L. The native of Los Angeles has deep roots in music running in his family.

Past members of the band include Elvis Kuehn, he was one of the founding members of the band but later decided to follow his own path leaving behind the band. Elvis is the elder brother of Max. He was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for FIDLAR during his time with the band.

FIDLAR Net Worth & Tour

The American band FIDLAR do not discuss their worth on the web but their YouTube channel is valued at $39,000 by Stats Mash.

While the collective net worth of the band remains unknown to the general public, the frontman of the band Zac Carper has a net worth of $1.5 million according to All Famous Birthdays.

FIDLAR has released three full-length studio albums FIDLAR, Too, and Almost Free so far. Their latest album Almost Free was released on January 25, 2019. They remained silent for three years but have released their latest single Sand on the Beach recently and are making comeback.

The band also announced their merch and tour dates to their eagerly waiting fans recently. FIDLAR will be hitting roads from the end of October this year and their first stop will be at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on October 28, 2022. They have a jam-packed schedule for the upcoming 2022.

FIDLAR will be performing in New York City on October 29, in Washington DC on October 30, in Santa Cruz on February 17, 2023, in Sacramento on February 18, 2023, in San Luis Obispo on February 21, in San Diego on February 22, in Ventura on February 24, and in Santa Ana on February 25.

They have also announced their merch which is available on their official website, they offer everything from hoodies, sweatshirts, caps, and t-shirts.

Some FAQs

What Are FIDLAR Allegations?

FIDLAR was included in the list of canceled bands in 2020 after allegations of physical abuse against other bands emerged.

What Happened To FIDLAR?

FIDLAR was caught in the storm when their label Burger Records was slammed with allegations of normalizing physical abuse.

Who Are FIDLAR Band Members?

FIDLAR band members are Zac Carper, the vocalist, Brandon Schwartzel, the bassist, and Max Kuehn, the drummer.

FIDLAR Tour Dates And Venues

FIDLAR will be on tour from October 2022 with their first stop being Boston on October 28, 2022.