Arcade Fire release statement regarding dress code controversy, tell fans to “please relax”

Arcade Fire recently found themselves the focus of a minor internet controversy, as well as subject to all too many opinion pieces, when they stated “formal attire or costume” to be required at shows on their upcoming world tour.

Now, they’ve responded to the backlash they received, succinctly telling people to “please relax”. Turns out the Canadian group just wanted it to be a bit of fun after all.

Check out the message they recently posted on Facebook below:

To everyone really upset about us asking people to dress up at our shows… please relax. It’s super not mandatory. It just makes for a more fun carnival when we are all in it together. So far these have been the best shows we have ever played.

See you soon.

Love,
Arcade Fire

[via Pitchfork]