Though DJ Marshmello isn't an alternative artist, he's definitely worked with some of our favorites including Bastille and (more recently) CHVRCHES! Though, I definitely wouldn't expect to hear any future collabs with Mello and CHVRCHES.
The band has decided to publicly cut all ties with Marshmello, posting a note to social media on why they will no longer stand behind him. Their reasoning? Well, Marshmello recently released a new song called "Light It Up," a collaboration with Chris Brown and Tyga. Both Brown and Tyga have a known record for sexual misconduct, which CHVRCHES refuse to have any association with.
Their note reads:
“We are really upset, confused and disappointed by Marshmello’s choice to work with Tyga and Chris Brown. We like and respect Mello as a person but working with people who are predators and abusers enables, excuses and ultimately tacitly endorses that behaviour. That is not something we can or will stand behind.”
You can't blame them, right?