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Semisonic Slams White House for Unauthorized Song Use

3/18/2025

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Semisonic has taken a stand against the White House for using their iconic song "Closing Time" in a deportation video without consent. The band expressed their dismay, emphasizing that the song, which celebrates joy and new beginnings, was misappropriated. This controversy echoes a broader trend, as artists unite against unauthorized political use of their music, while some, like Victor Willis of the Village People, lend their support.

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Story summary

Semisonic has taken a stand against the White House for using their iconic song "Closing Time" in a deportation video without consent. The band expressed their dismay, emphasizing that the song, which celebrates joy and new beginnings, was misappropriated. This controversy echoes a broader trend, as artists unite against unauthorized political use of their music, while some, like Victor Willis of the Village People, lend their support.