The elusive Scottish duo and their label Warp Records issued a joint statement denouncing the White House for using their music in a promotional video without permission, joining a long list of artists who have objected to unauthorized political use of their work.
In a rare public statement, the elusive Scottish electronic duo Boards of Canada and their label Warp Records have forcefully condemned the White House for using their music without authorization in a promotional video.
The clip, posted on the White House's social media accounts on Friday, features the duo's haunting, wordless track as a backdrop to glitchy, lo-fi visuals of a tattered American flag, the presidential seal, a Marine One helicopter, a border patrol boat, and what appears to be a detention center. The video's only caption was the shifty eyes emoji, and it was the latest in a series of White House posts attempting to go viral by appropriating contemporary music and aesthetics without artist consent.
The statement, issued jointly by Warp Records and the band-comprised of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin-explicitly stated that they do not condone the unauthorised use of their music for political messaging. This marks a significant escalation, as Boards of Canada have historically avoided political engagement and rarely comment on external uses of their work. The video not only used their music but also mimicked the duo's signature staticky, glitchy VHS tape visual style, prompting outrage among fans.
Social media comments quickly filled with demands for legal action, with one user writing, 'File a copyright claim,' and another imploring, '@boardsofcanada please sue them into oblivion, jfc.
' A third simply expressed shock with 'What the f-k. ' The incident adds Boards of Canada and Warp Records to a long and growing list of artists who have objected to the White House and political campaigns using their music without permission. This list includes The White Stripes, Eddy Grant, Sabrina Carpenter, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, Pharrell, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, and many others.
These disputes often arise from the use of music at rallies or in promotional materials, reflecting a broader tension between artistic expression and political messaging. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on this latest controversy, but the statement from Warp Records and Boards of Canada makes clear that unauthorized use of creative works will not go unchallenged.
As the debate over intellectual property and political speech continues, this case highlights the need for clear consent and respect for artists' rights in the digital age
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