British rock band Radiohead has issued a strong statement demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remove a social media video that uses a rendition of their song "Let Down." The band expressed outrage over what they termed "amateur" appropriation of their music, highlighting the song's personal significance and vowing to fight against its misuse.
The video, which appeared on ICE's social media and other government-affiliated accounts, featured a choral version of "Let Down" alongside imagery and claims concerning crime and immigration. This incident mirrors previous controversies where artists like Olivia Rodrigo and SZA objected to their music being used in politically charged government content, raising concerns about artistic rights and the ethical implications of such digital content licensing.
