As the explosive #MeToo movement is upending patriarchy in Hollywood and politics, the music industry, too, has been awakening to deeply ingrained gender inequities and increasing pressure to change its ways, said Melissa Auf der Maur. Bass player Melissa Auf der Maur, who's worked with Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, says 'there's all kinds of improvements' with each decade taking place in the industry. Nevertheless, reaction by the music industry has been swift and strong. “abuse of power” is abuse of power & until the industry calls it as such, it is an unwelcoming/unsafe place. bye https://t.co/b1BxRttDWS — @leah_fayy​Auf der Maur didn't comment on the Hedley allegations, but said she's observed from afar those so-called rock 'n' roll clichés, although she herself has never experienced them.

Source: CBC News February 18, 2018 16:30 UTC