Overview
- Topshelf said it will cease in-house PR for the band and issue refunds for preorders within 5–10 business days.
- The label told Pitchfork that recent events have irreversibly affected its ability to continue working with Ekko Astral.
- Holzman described circulating coverage as misinformation and said a fuller statement is forthcoming, adding that the band plans to release the album independently.
- Holzman filed a peace order petition on February 6 alleging social-media threats, while Tyler has denied making threats and is under a six-month no-contact order.
- Tyler announced her departure on January 28 and had planned a final appearance at April’s Liberation Fest II, which Holzman said Tyler is not barred from playing.