The White House used Boards of Canada's new track 'Deep Time' in a social-media propaganda video on May 28, 2026, one day before the release of their first album in 13 years, Inferno. The video adapted the song's crackly VHS aesthetic. The Scottish electronic duo has not issued a formal statement, but the unauthorized use has drawn criticism from fans and media.
the white house dropped a propaganda video set to boards of canada's 'deep time' the night before their first album in 13 years dropped. the video even copied the vhs aesthetic. the duo hasn't said anything yet but everyone's pissed.
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between artists and political campaigns that use music without permission. Boards of Canada, known for their reclusiveness and careful control of their work, now face their art being co-opted by a political figure they likely oppose. It also underscores how new music releases can be overshadowed by political controversies in the viral media landscape.
another day, another artist getting their music used by a campaign they hate. boards of canada are famously private and now their big comeback is tied to trump propaganda. it's a reminder that once you put music out, you lose some control over where it ends up.
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