Modest Mouse Parts Ways With Guitarist Simon O’connor for Tour

WHO:

Rolling Stone - Guitarist Simon O’Connor was part of Modest Mouse.

Pitchfork - Simon O’Connor was accused of inappropriate behavior involving an underage fan.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone - Modest Mouse dropped Simon O’Connor from their upcoming tour.

Rolling Stone - Seth Jabour from Les Savy Fav has been enlisted to replace O’Connor for the tour.

WHY:

Pitchfork - O’Connor was accused of sending inappropriate messages to an underage fan on social media.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 04:09 UTC)

Modest Mouse has announced that they have dropped guitarist Simon O’Connor from their upcoming tour following accusations of inappropriate behavior involving an underage fan. In his place, the band has enlisted Seth Jabour from Les Savy Fav to join them on the tour. The allegations against O’Connor include sending inappropriate messages to the fan via social media.