Radiohead Event Attacked In Istanbul
Update (6/18, 10:30 P.M.): Following the attack on an A Moon Shaped Pool listening event in Istanbul, Turkey, Radiohead have released a statement. Read it below.
"Our hearts go out to those attacked tonight at Velvet IndieGround in Istanbul. We hope that someday we will be able to look back on such acts of violent intolerance as things of the ancient past. For now, we can only offer our fans in Istanbul our love and support."
Original story (6/17, 8:00 P.M.): To celebrate the release of Radiohead’s newest album, A Moon Shaped Pool, on Friday, the band held a worldwide streaming event with participating record stores. At one shop in Istanbul, Turkey, participants in the event were attacked.
The above video was taken by one of the hosts of the event and owner of the Periscope account where the video was originally posted. Please be aware that parts of the video may be disturbing.
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