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Neon Jungle have taken a vow of silence over Banks' recent statement, claiming she was offended by their decision to cover her breakthrough track 'Waiting Game' without her permission.
Earlier this week, the BBC Sound Of 2014 star and noir R&B sensation slammed the girlband on Facebook, writing:
"People keep asking why I let Neon Jungle put my song "Waiting Game" on their album when my album has yet to come out. The answer is I was never asked. I was as shocked as you to see this song made up of my own heartbeats on their album. A song that was born from my real life, my real heartache, my real fingertips when I was at one of the most confusing times in my life."
"How strange it is to see it used on someone else's album before it even comes out on mine. It makes me feel very uncomfortable. Like my own thoughts were stolen from me and sold as someone elses."
"I am a new artist and new to this business and I am told it is legal. But it feels really icky. I guess I can only hope Waiting Game means as much to Neon Jungle as it did to me when I wrote it.......
BANKS"
Now, approached by NME, Neon Jungle declined to comment.
Since the statement was made, Banks' fans have also voiced their anger at the girlband online.
Banks debut album Goddess will be released on 8 September
Watch Banks' video for 'Waiting Game' below
Tickets for Banks upcoming UK shows are on sale now. For more information and to get yours visit Gigwise Tickets.
The full list of tour dates are as follows:
17 November - Institute - Birmingham
19 November - 02 ABC - Glasgow
23 November - 02 Academy - Brixton
25 November - Ritz - Manchester
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