The Band Formerly Known as Viet Cong Announce New Name
The band formerly known as Viet Cong has announced its new name: Preoccupations. “We apologize to those who were adversely affected by our former band name,” the members wrote in a statement. “This was never anticipated nor our intent.” Frontman Matt Flegel spoke with Pitchfork about the process of choosing the new name, as well as the controversy surrounding the old one. Read that interview here. They’ve also announced a tour. Find the dates below.
The statement from Preoccupations reads:
After finishing our latest record and taking some time off, we are excited to announce that we will be performing and recording as “Preoccupations” going forward. We will be previewing new material from a forthcoming record in a series of festivals and shows in North America and Europe in the coming months. We apologize to those who were adversely affected by our former band name. This was never anticipated nor our intent. We are artists and not politicians, we understand that the name reflected pain to some individuals and we are happy to change it and move on and focus on our music. Thanks to all our friends and fans. See you all soon.
The band originally announced plans to change their name back in September. Last March, a Viet Cong show was canceled due to negative reaction against the “offensive” name.
Preoccupations:
05-28 George, WA - Sasquatch Festival
06-13 Brooklyn, NY - Baby’s All Right
06-27 Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands - Best Kept Secret Festival
06-18 Brussels, Belgium - Out Loud, Beurschouwburg
06-22 London, England - Shacklewell Arms
06-23 London, England - Old Blue Last
06-28 Paris, France - Olympic Cafe
06-30 Berlin, Germany - Urban Spree
07-02 Tullamore, Ireland - Castle Palooza
07-09 Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa Blues Festival
08-27 Los Angeles, CA – FYF Fest
10-08 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall
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