The New Pornographers censor their band name for kids' T-shirt
The News Photographers, anyone?
The News Photographers, anyone?
The New Pornographers are no strangers to censorship — they once had to cancel a show at Michigan's Calvin College because of their "nonexistent connection to pornography"— but in this instance, they're happy to do it.
"Our newest merch addition! KIDS SHIRTS!" the band posted on Instagram, with the words "the News Photographers" printed on a T-shirt. The line of kids' wear is for the band's latest album, 2019's In the Morse Code of Brake Lights.
"Baby Beluga" singer Raffi tweeted in April 2017 that he "strongly" objected to the band's name. A.C. Newman's response:
Raffi did later apologize, saying he meant no "disrespect to the band, its music or its fans."
