Jacob Tomsky's careless comment has sparked an almighty row in the music world, leaving fans of Olivia Rodrigo fuming over his perceived snub of her star-studded 'Daisy Chain Fields' festival. The drummer for Cigarettes After Sex might have thought he was just making a harmless quip on TikTok, but his flippant remark has set off a firestorm of outrage across social media.
Rodrigo's dream festival is shaping up to be the ultimate celebration of women in music, with an all-female line-up that reads like a who's who of industry legends. From Bikini Kill to Garbage, and Stevie Nicks to Karen O, it's a veritable feast for fans of female-fronted bands. And let's not forget Rodrigo herself will be taking the stage – along with Chappell Roan, Doechii, and more.
The controversy kicked off when Tomsky commented on a TikTok video featuring Rodrigo discussing 'Daisy Chain Fields' on Good Morning America. His since-deleted remark read: "We won't be there lol tf." When pressed to explain, he replied, "I mean, it feels like some forced promo for a festival, right? I'm just saying our band won't be performing there." It's worth noting that Cigarettes After Sex were never even mentioned in Rodrigo's interview – let alone booked to play the festival.
Despite Tomsky's clarification, fans of Rodrigo are still fuming over his initial comment. Many have taken to social media to express their outrage, pointing out the lack of female representation at other music festivals and advocating for spaces dedicated to women. One fan had this to say: "'Forced ad' and you're commenting on a video you could've skipped... So that was a choice to watch."
The fallout has also seen Cigarettes After Sex frontman Greg Gonzalez distance himself from Tomsky's comments, posting a screenshot of Rodrigo's song 'Good 4 U' on Instagram Stories with the caption "Only complete adoration from me," accompanied by a black heart emoji. As for Tomsky? He's remained tight-lipped – and Olivia Rodrigo has yet to publicly respond to the incident.
Rodrigo's vision for 'Daisy Chain Fields' is all about empowerment, where women come together to celebrate their collective strength and creativity. It's an inspiring concept that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide – and this latest controversy only serves to highlight the ongoing debates around representation and inclusivity within the music industry.