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The New Pornographers to keep name after drummer’s child pornography arrest

Rob Beschizza
Nov 19, 2025
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The New Pornographers

Canadian indie rock band The New Pornographers faced an unpleasant dilemma this year after drummer Joseph Seiders’ arrest and subsequent conviction on charges of possessing child pornography. After firing Seiders and thinking about it a while, the band has decided to keep the name.

“The day [we found out], we were all like, ‘Obviousl…

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