SeeYouSpaceCowboy is facing criticism for being a support act for Dance Gavin Dance on their upcoming ‘Return of the Robot’ tour, set to begin in May. Fans pointed out the band’s apparent hypocrisy, as SeeYouSpaceCowboy had previously removed Roman Candle from a tour due to domestic abuse allegations.
Vocalist Connie Sgarbossa addressed the backlash on social media, stating, “Believe me, there is no part of me as an individual that backs this either.” She later hinted at leaving the band and mentioned ongoing issues. “Probably gonna be leaving SYSC due to a lack of urgency on issues I have been bringing up for a while now. It was fun while it lasted.”
Falling In Reverse singer Ronnie Radke responded to the criticism by claiming that Sgarbossa wouldn’t leave the band because she ‘needs the money,’ and commented on her departure message. “No you do back it I saw the screenshots of your text to the band. Also, you are making 100k on the [Dance Gavin Dance] tour you f*cking punk ass bitch. You f*cking poser. Drop off the tour if you don’t back it then, oh wait, you need that 100k.”
The criticism also relates to Dance Gavin Dance’s lead singer Tillian Pearson, who faced sexual abuse allegations in 2022. Although Pearson briefly stepped away from the band, Dance Gavin Dance continued without him and later brought him back before parting ways with him in 2023.
Sgarbossa’s tweet about her frustration followed fans criticizing her for removing Roman Candle from the tour but not Dance Gavin Dance. Fans voiced their dissatisfaction online, with one writing, “The double whammy of SeeYouSpaceCowboy and The Home Team letting me down, you’re kidding me. Like come on SYSC was smart enough to drop Roman Candle from tour but then do this??”
Another fan added, “Its really shitty to put up a front that your music and shows are safe for marginalized people or whatever other facade you choose and then keep booking tours with abusers and abuse enablers including one of the bands most notorious for that.”
There has been no official announcement about Sgarbossa’s departure, and only time will reveal whether she decides to leave the band.
