The electronic duo Boards of Canada and their label Warp Records issued a statement on May 29, 2026, condemning the Trump administration's unauthorized use of their new song in a social media video. The statement explicitly says they 'do not condone the unauthorised use of their music for political messaging.' The video, described as 'bizarre' by Billboard, was posted by the White House or Trump campaign accounts.
boards of canada and warp records put out a statement saying they don't approve of the trump admin using their new song in some weird social media video. they're not having it.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between artists and political campaigns over unauthorized music use, a recurring issue in the Trump era. Boards of Canada, known for their reclusive nature, rarely comment on political matters, making this statement notable. It also underscores the power of social media to amplify such conflicts, as the video likely spread quickly before the band could respond.
another day, another band telling a politician to stop using their music. boards of canada are usually super quiet so them speaking up is a big deal. shows how fast stuff spreads on social media before artists can even react.
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