Overview
- A 17-year-old Reddit user who identified herself as Maxine posted screenshots and a written account alleging months of sexually charged messages from Max Bemis, saying some exchanges began in March and included explicit comments.
- Say Anything’s official account announced Bemis will step away from upcoming solo performances to “prioritize his mental health and personal well-being,” and those dates have been postponed.
- Wavves frontman Nathan Williams has publicly distanced himself from Bemis, told fans he does not want association, and said the Cherry Soda release—scheduled for September 18—now faces delay, reworking, or cancellation.
- Williams told followers that 10,000 physical copies of Cherry Soda have already been pressed and estimated substantial financial loss if the record is pulled, while also saying Bemis is credited on seven of ten tracks and that Bemis spent limited time in the studio.
- Reporting to date is based on social posts, Discord/Patreon chat excerpts and shared screenshots rather than legal filings or independent investigation, and the situation remains developing as collaborators consider next steps and public statements.