Karen O has revealed a real reason behind her withdrawal from Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields.
On Sunday, August 30th, the 47-year-old American singer and songwriter took to her Instagram account to officially issue an apology for missing the musical festival.
For those unaware, Olivia Rodrigo had invited several music fellows from the industry to attend a one-day event that took place at Great Park in Irvine, California.
The all-female Daisy Chain Fields bill also featured Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Garbage, Santigold, Rachel Chinouriri and Die Spitz.
Devon Again was added to the line-up after KATSEYE withdrew shortly before the festival, following Megan Skiendiel spraining her ankle during rehearsals for the group’s forthcoming tour.
Why Karen O skips Daisy Chain Fields?
However, Karen was unable to join the star-studded festival due to a "family emergency."
Taking to her Instagram account, Karen O shared, "I was unable to perform at Daisy Chain due to a family emergency."
"Very sad to miss such a historic music event, but I’m where I’m most needed, with family back east. So much gratitude to Olivia for her advocacy for women, by women, who totally rock. Much love KO," the singer added.
Commenting under the post, Olivia Rodrigo noted, "Love u so much KO!"
The Deja Vu crooner's Daisy Chain Fields had raised $10million for 10 non-profit groups before the event, with Melinda French Gates subsequently matching the sum and bringing the total to $20million.
It is pertinent to note that Karen O is the South Korean-born American lead singer and songwriter of the indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs last toured in 2025, when their ‘Hidden In Pieces’ theatre shows saw them revisit rarities and favourites with new arrangements to mark their 25th anniversary.
