Boards of Canada Unauthorized Use of Music in Trump White House Video
By
Tom Breihan
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· 2 sourcesThe 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 and border patrol, prompting Warp Records and the band to issue a statement condemning the unauthorized use for political purposes. Stereogum noted the Scottish electronic duo was on the verge of releasing their first album in 13 years when the video appeared. Both sources confirmed the band and label explicitly stated they do not endorse the video or its message.
Crackles when you bite it. Shows the baker did the work.
Summary
The article reports that the White House under Donald Trump used Boards of Canada's new track "Deep Time" in a social media propaganda video without the band's consent. The Scottish electronic duo, known for being reclusive, was about to release their first album in 13 years when the unauthorized use occurred. The article expresses strong disapproval of the situation and the administration's actions.
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· 3 pulledHow does this happen?
If you're keeping up with new Boards Of Canada releases and also cranking out Trump administration online propaganda, then you're a real piece of shit.
Like many of the artists who did not consent
