TV On The Radio pulled out of a performance at London's Scala last night after band member Tunde Adebimpe's father died suddenly. Label 4AD released a statement which read "Tunde Adebimpe's father died unexpectedly yesterday. He has flown back to America to be with his family, and in the absence of their lead singer TV On The Radio are unable to play at The Scala this evening. However, Celebration will perform at 9pm, and the remaining members of TV On The Radio will be joining them onstage. TV on the Radio will also be playing songs from their new album as part of a DJ set."
The performance was one of a series of shows planned by 4AD to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The statement continued: "The remainder of the 1980 Forward shows continue as planned - Magnetophone & Minotaur Shock perform at The Luminaire on Friday evening, and The Breeders play at Blackheath Halls on Saturday and Sunday."