Modest Mouse have said they will replace guitarist Simon O’Connor on tour after an allegation that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor. The decision matters because it removes him from the band’s immediate live commitments while the allegation draws public scrutiny.

No further details from the article text were available, including the nature or timing of the allegation, the replacement musician, or any response from O’Connor. The report’s headline indicates the change applies to the band’s tour rather than confirming any wider outcome.