MGMT hit back at Tory Party for using ‘Little Dark Age’ in General Election advert: “Let’s all laugh at this dingus – clock’s ticking, mate”

nme.com:

MGMT have responded after the Conservative Party used one of their songs in a General Election advert.The American indie duo hit back at the Tories after the UK’s Prime Minister posted a campaign video, sponsored and promoted by the party, to his X/Twitter and Facebook accounts featuring a slowed-down, unauthorised version of their track ‘Little Dark Age’.The band exclusively told NME: “How many times do we have to remind you jokers that this song is NOT fair game for your utter garbage?

Let’s all laugh at this dingus. Clock’s ticking, mate. Happy Independence Day”.At the bottom of the video, there’s an accreditation line saying, “Promoted by Alan Mabbutt on behalf of the Conservative Party.”However, the song was not licensed by the Conservative Party, Mabbutt or Sunak for use, violating multiple copyright laws.

The Facebook post was removed by the platform on Monday (July 1), but despite numerous takedown notices sent to X and a cease and desist letter sent to the Tories, the video has not been removed from the site, which MGMT are no longer using.In the video, which you can watch here, ‘Little Dark Age’ plays over footage of the UK’s Armed Forces as Sunak speaks about the need to defend the UK at a time with lots of geopolitical tensions.As threats rise we will always back our Armed Forces.Strengthening them to defend our nation and our values.