Boards of Canada Unauthorized Use of Music in Trump White House Video

The Trump White House used Boards of Canada's song "Deep Time" in a promotional social media video without permission, as reported by Pitchfork. The video featured nationalist imagery including flags, detention centers, and border patrol. Warp Records and Boards of Canada issued a statement condemning the unauthorized use for political purposes, making clear they do not endorse the video or its message, according to Pitchfork. Stereogum noted the Scottish electronic duo was about to release their first album in 13 years when the unauthorized use occurred.

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