Simon O’Connor, the guitarist of Modest Mouse, addressed allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor via Instagram.The claims surfaced on Reddit, where screenshots showed a fan who had liked his posts received a direct message from O’Connor containing a meme referencing the game Simon Says and an erotic image.The fan, aged 17 at the time, alleged that O’Connor sent the content under the pretense of being hacked after a party night.O’Connor later apologised, stating he had made a mistake and unsent the messages, acknowledging his responsibility for the incident.He explained that he believed the messages were sent to a profile linked to a person who had previously interacted with him online.The fan expressed frustration that figures in the indie music community did not take the allegations seriously.O’Connor reiterated his regret over the situation, emphasising that he takes full responsibility and apologises for the distress caused.The incident highlights ongoing concerns about online interactions between artists and fans, particularly regarding age boundaries.