In addition to the statement released yesterday about the controversy surrounding “Holy Shit,” Living with Lions is recalling the album and returning the funding they got from FACTOR. They will rerelease the record soon without indirect government help. Ian Stanger, who owns the band’s label, released this:
In light of the recent controversy regarding the artwork for Living With Lions’ album, “Holy Shit”, the band and label have voluntarily agreed to return the loan of $13,248.00 in its entirety, which was offered in support of this record. The product will be withdrawn from the domestic market immediately, and we requested our international partners to withdraw product internationally as well. We understand the band’s desire to maintain their creative integrity. Therefore the album will be re-released as a non-FACTOR supported project in the coming weeks.
The material was not intended to be offensive, though we regret it was interpreted that way. Further, we regret the negative attention that this matter has brought to FACTOR. FACTOR is an integral part of supporting and sustaining Canadian music domestically and internationally, and their support of our work and that of other Canadian musicians is invaluable.
“Holy Shit” originally came out May 17. When we hear of an official re-release date, we’ll let you know.
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