Politicians keep using songs on social media. What if an artist doesn't like it?
Summary
The article discusses how musicians are reacting when politicians use their songs on social media without their approval. It highlights the recent issue where artists Jess Glynne and Zoe Lister expressed their displeasure with the White House using their music in a video about deportation.Key Facts
- Jess Glynne's song "Hold My Hand" was used by the White House in a video on social media.
- The video involved a theme of deportation, causing backlash from the artists involved.
- Jess Glynne and voice actress Zoe Lister criticized the use of their work in this context.
- Politicians have historically used music in their campaigns, starting as far back as George Washington's era.
- Jennifer Jenkins, an expert in intellectual property law, observes that both music and politics have become more commercialized in recent times.
- In the U.S., copyright law focuses mainly on the economic aspects of using music, rather than aligning with the artist's values.
- In some European countries, artists have "moral rights" allowing them to object to the use of their work that they find offensive.
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