PWR BTTM's new album was inspired by the whiplash experience of the band's abrupt cancellation
"I am not guilty of this, and I need to move on with my life," says the non-binary rocker whose new single, 'Laugh Track' and upcoming album were inspired by the whiplash experience of their band's abrupt cancellation
“There is absolutely no place in the world for hate, violence, abuse, discrimination or predatory behavior of any kind,” read the indie label’s statement. “In keeping with this philosophy, we want to let everyone know that we are ceasing to sell and distribute PWR BTTM’s music.” The album was pulled from streaming platforms, and the band’s first LP,, was also removed from distribution by another label.
Eventually, Hopkins began to write music again, much of it inspired by the whiplash experience of PWR BTTM’s abrupt cancellation and the emotions they experienced during that time.Unlike PWR BTTM's campy punk sound, with its shades of Tune-Yards and They Might Be Giants,roars with ‘90s guitars, set against Hopkins' playful, theatrical and high-pitched voice.
Hopkins agreed to be interviewed, and over the course of two Skype calls that totaled more than two hours, talked about the events that led to their and PWR BTTM’s cancellation. , was critically acclaimed — NPR called the duo"a Trojan horse infiltrating rock stereotypes with inclusive, campy identity politics.” Meanwhile, their live shows — which established Hopkins and Bruce as descendants of The New York Dolls and rock’s first openly trans singer Jayne County — began to sell out. Most media outlets referred to PWR BTTM’s scene as “queercore,” but Hopkins associates that term with an earlier genre, covering ‘90s punk bands like Pansy Division.
When PWR BTTM hit the road, Hopkins says the two continued to flirt via text and met briefly at one of PWR BTTM’s New York shows. The woman was writing an online article about touring queer bands and, Hopkins says, requested their help. When the article posted, PWR BTTM was included with the acts Hopkins suggested.In January 2017, Hopkins became the subject of a different kind of controversy they admit was self-inflicted.
The floodgates opened. Although the only specific allegations against Hopkins came from the pseudonymous Jen, a Chicago punk scene regular named Kitty Cordero-Kolin began tweeting what she claimed were others’ anonymous complaints about Hopkins. “Ben has violated their autonomy and or consent,” read one; another, “they abused a lot of my friends.” One of the quotes Cordero-Kolin passed along accused Hopkins’ father of making “inappropriate advances on women.
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