"We demand that the amateurs in control of the ICE social media account take it down. It ain't funny, this song means a lot to us and other people, and you don't get to appropriate it without a fight. Also, go f- yourselves... Radiohead"
"The subtext is that the video stands as an explanation and excuse for whatever collateral damage happens as ICE attempts to "destroy the flood." They used Radiohead's "Let Down" as part of their propaganda and the band wants nothing to do with it."
ICE released a memorial video honoring Americans killed by undocumented immigrants, featuring Radiohead's song "Let Down" without authorization. The video presented victims' faces with minimal context and an ICE logo, framing the memorial as justification for enforcement actions. Radiohead publicly denounced the use, demanding removal and stating the song holds significant meaning they refuse to have appropriated. The band's response sparked controversy, with right-wing commentators calling for band members to be banned from the country. This incident parallels previous instances of government agencies using artists' work without permission for political messaging.
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