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Pinegrove has canceled their upcoming North American tour dates after frontman Evan Stephens Hall was accused of "sexual coercion."

Hall acknowledged the allegations in an open letter on Tuesday. "I am coming to terms with the fact that I monumentally misread the situation," he said. "I am trying earnestly to follow this line as deeply as it goes to reflect on all of the things I could have done, and can do, better."

He also admitted he had previously been "intimate" with fans: "I've reached the conclusion now that that's not ever appropriate—even if they initiate it. There will always be an unfair power dynamic at play in these situations and it’s not ok for me to ignore that."

Hall went on to note the band is "taking some time off" and cancelling their tour, while he personally started therapy last Wednesday, which he will "continue indefinitely."

He added: "I am sincerely committed to improving my mental health and the way I treat everyone I interact with."

Read the full letter here.