Boards Of Canada and their label Warp Records have publicly criticised the Trump White House after one of their tracks was used without permission in a social media video.

The song ‘Deep Time’ appeared in an official Instagram post shared by the administration, which featured unsettling imagery including American flags blowing in the wind, a border patrol boat, and detention centres.

The video’s aesthetic, described as grainy and VHS-like, was noted by fans as closely resembling the visual style often associated with Boards Of Canada’s own work.

Following widespread online speculation and fans tagging the band to ask whether they had approved the usage, Warp Records issued a statement clarifying that neither the label nor the artists had consented to the inclusion of the music.They emphasised that they do not support the unauthorised use of their work for political messaging.The track is associated with the duo’s new album ‘Inferno’, released on Friday 29 May, marking their first full-length project in 13 years.The incident has added to ongoing debates about political figures using copyrighted music in public communications without permission.The article also places the situation within a broader pattern of similar disputes involving Donald Trump and various musicians and estates.

Artists including Nancy Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, Adele, Neil Young, Steven Tyler, Jack White, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Loggins, ABBA, Celine Dion, and Foo Fighters have previously objected to the unauthorised use of their music in political contexts.

Some artists have even pursued stronger actions, such as withdrawing from politically affiliated events, highlighting the recurring tension between political campaigns and intellectual property rights in the music industry.