Disturbing News for Fans

In a shocking turn of events, Joe Seiders, the drummer for the Canadian rock band New Pornographers, has been arrested on grave child pornography charges. The 44-year-old musician was detained on April 9, following a concerning report from a restaurant employee in Palm Desert.

Details of the Arrest Unfold

Seiders was apprehended after the police were alerted about a man behaving suspiciously with juvenile males in the restroom. Just two days prior, an 11-year-old boy had reported an unsettling encounter involving a man recording him while he was in the restroom.

Upon arriving at the scene and obtaining search warrants for Seiders’ home, vehicle, and phone, authorities discovered evidence further implicating him in these and other similar incidents.

Legal Consequences and Ongoing Investigation

Seiders now faces serious charges, including possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, and invasion of privacy. He is currently being held at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio on a staggering $1 million bail, with a court date set for April 22. Investigators are continuing the probe, expressing concern that there could be more victims.

Bandmates React with Horror

In light of these disturbing charges, the band has swiftly severed all ties with Seiders. In a heartfelt statement issued via Instagram, the remaining members expressed their shock and devastation: orrified and devastated by the news of the charges against Joe Seiders – and we have immediately severed all ties with him. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions.

A Sudden Fall from Grace

Seiders joined the New Pornographers in 2014, contributing to a band that has been a staple in the indie rock scene since 1997, alongside renowned artists like Neko Case and Carl Newman. Just a week before his arrest, the group had released their latest single, "Ballad of the Last Payphone," making this arrest even more shocking for fans.