French pop band cancels North American tour over 'very worrying' US political climate

French electro-pop band Yelle announced on Wednesday it was canceling a North American tour slated for the fall due to the "very worrying" political climate in the United States.

The band cited concerns over immigration and freedom of speech as part of the reason they are canceling their North American tour dates — adding that since they are traveling as a family with their young child, they "need to feel safe."

"Today we have made the immensely difficult decision to cancel our North American tour.