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Boards of Canada Denounce Unauthorised White House Video
29 May
Summary
- Boards of Canada's music was used without permission in a White House video.
- The band and their label stated they do not condone political use of their music.
- This incident follows similar complaints from other major music artists.
The electronic music duo Boards of Canada has publicly stated that the White House used their music without authorization in a social media video. The track 'Deep Time' was featured in a clip showcasing American imagery.
In a joint statement, Boards of Canada and their label, Warp Records, emphasized their disapproval of their music being utilized for political purposes. This situation echoes past grievances from prominent musicians, including Bruce Springsteen and Adele, who have previously voiced concerns about Donald Trump's administration using their songs without consent.
The White House has been asked for a comment regarding the unauthorized use of the music. Boards of Canada, comprising brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, has been active since the mid-1980s and recently released their first studio album in 13 years.
This incident adds to a pattern of disputes over music usage. In 2024, the estate of Sinéad O'Connor requested that Donald Trump cease using her music at rallies. Similarly, a US judge ordered Trump's campaign to stop using Isaac Hayes' song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' following a lawsuit from the co-writer's family.
