Placebo recently received criticism for their performance at St Gallen festival, where they experienced technical difficulties and were forced to cut their set short. The band’s Brian Molko responded to the backlash with a statement on social media, explaining that the issues were due to Stefan Olsdal’s guitar system ceasing to function, despite efforts from their crew to remedy the situation.
Molko defended the band’s decision to continue playing with Stefan on bass, rather than walking offstage. He also highlighted that the band made sure to explain what was happening to the audience in attendance, and urged critics to understand that technical issues and truncated sets are a common part of live performances, out of the band’s control.
The statement acknowledged the fighting within the fanbase and defended the band’s loyal fans, while also addressing those who criticized the band’s live performance. Molko suggested that if the idea of technical difficulties remained an issue, fans could watch other bands where most of the music comes from recordings, and encouraged critics to get a sense of perspective.
In addition to the statement, Placebo also announced the details of their second feature-length documentary, ‘This Search For Meaning,’ which explores the meaning and subject matter behind their songs, as well as their evolution as individuals and a group. The project will feature interviews with Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, as well as contributions from artists who admire or have been inspired by Placebo. Although the exact release date has not yet been announced, the documentary is expected to have a theatrical release in September of this year
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