Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada just joined a massive list of angry artists. The Trump administration recently hijacked their new track for a bizarre political promo video. This 15-second clip appeared on White House social media accounts late Thursday.
Above all, it featured a strange aesthetic resembling the band's own iconic visual style. The footage showed a tattered American flag, Marine One, and a border patrol boat. A sketchy detention center also flashed rapidly across the screen. The only caption for this weird post was a single shifty-eyes emoji. Fans immediately noticed the unauthorized music use and freaked out online.
The Record Label Takes A Firm Stand
The stolen song is "Deep Time" from the duo's brand new album Inferno. This record is their first major release in over thirteen long years. Naturally, the band and their label Warp Records did not stay quiet for too long. They quickly released a joint statement condemning this weird political messaging stunt. A label spokesperson firmly stated they never permitted this audio.
Consequently, furious fans took to social media demanding immediate legal action. Many users begged the Scottish brothers to sue the administration into oblivion. Others urged them to file massive copyright claims right away. Nevertheless, the White House has completely ignored all media requests for comment so far.
A Growing Roster Of Frustrated Musicians
Boards of Canada definitely aren't the first musicians to face this annoying issue. The current administration has a long history of hijacking popular songs for viral campaigns. They constantly try to boost their daily social media engagement with contemporary music. They almost always do this without asking the original creators for any consent.
In contrast, artists consistently fight back against these unauthorized political endorsements. The White Stripes and Foo Fighters recently slammed the president for similar stunts. Pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo also publicly rejected these hype videos. Even legends like Celine Dion and Neil Young demanded their music be removed. Ultimately, politicians really need to start respecting music copyrights during election seasons.
