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Edinburgh Band Boards of Canada Hits Out at Use of Track on White House Social Media Post
Warp Records said Boards of Canada do not condone the unauthorized use of their music for political messaging.
- On Thursday, May 28, 2026, The White House posted a promotional video featuring the song "Deep Time," prompting Boards and Warp Records to condemn the unauthorized use of their music for political messaging.
- The White House adopted a VHS-style aesthetic associated with Boards, mirroring the promotional "Tape 05," as the Scottish duo Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin prepare to release Inferno, their first album in 13 years, today.
- An eerie 15-second clip featured nationalist imagery of windblown flags, detention centers, and a Border Patrol boat set to the track, drawing swift criticism from fans across social media platforms.
- Following a long line of artists, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jack White recently denounced similar unauthorized use of their songs in political content and rallies by the administration.
- Boards' public statement reveals ongoing tension between artists and political campaigns over unauthorized music use, as the reclusive duo felt compelled to address the political messaging surrounding their work.
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Boards of Canada Denounce White House for Unapproved Use of Music in Political Post
Photo credits: Boards of Canada / Instagram The renowned electronic duo Boards of Canada has publicly criticised the Trump administration for the unauthorised inclusion of their music in a promotional video. The song used, titled ‘Deep Time,’ is part of their highly anticipated 18-track album, Inferno, which was released on 29 May. The video, which appeared on the social media platform X, features grainy, VHS-inspired visuals of the American f…
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