Wavves Reclaims Collaborative Album as Solo Project After Bemis Controversy

Nathan Williams announced he will rework the upcoming Cherry Soda album as a solo Wavves release, following allegations that Say Anything's Max Bemis sent inappropriate messages to underage fans. Williams, who had already expressed his desire to distance himself from Bemis, cited the difficulty of scrapping 10,000 pressed records but confirmed he will return to the studio on Monday. Bemis has not publicly responded to the allegations, which surfaced last month on a fan forum.

The collaborative record, which Williams spent eleven months crafting while Bemis contributed only four days of studio time, had already been manufactured with 10,000 physical copies pressed before the allegations emerged. Williams initially flagged the logistical and financial difficulty of scrapping that inventory, yet ultimately decided the association was untenable.

The accusations first circulated on the Say Anything subreddit last month, alleging flirtatious messages between Bemis and two teenage fans. Bemis subsequently cancelled a string of acoustic performances and has remained publicly silent. Cherry Soda is still listed for pre-order at various retailers despite Williams' pivot to a solo release, with further announcements promised.