Radiohead Tell ICE To Go Fuck Themselves Over “Let Down” Video

Skip to ContentNewsRadiohead Tell ICE To Go Fuck Themselves Over “Let Down” VideoBy Tom Breihan1:41 PM EST on February 27, 2026Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyAlex Lake7CommentsLast week, ICE's social media pages posted a propaganda video soundtracked by a choral version of "Let Down," the 1997 classic that went viral and charted on the Hot 100 last year. That puts Radiohead among the many, many artists who have seen their music used by the Dept. of Homeland Security without permission. They are not happy about it. In response, the band released a statement through their PR reps today. Here it is, in full: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 fuck yourselves… Radiohead Earlier this month, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood objected when a piece of his score for the Paul Thomas Anderson film Phantom Thread appeared in the recent documentary Melania, and he put out a statement asking for it to be removed. In response, Melania producer Marc Beckman said, "Please tell him he’s welcome to call me if he wishes to discuss. But that song is in the film forever, regardless of the infrastructure which delivers the content."Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyTom Breihan@tombreihan.bsky.socialRead More:RadioheadGET THE STEREOGUM DIGESTThe week's most important music stories and least important music memes.EmailSign upMore from NewsExplore NewsNewsRobbie Williams Leads All-Star Tribute To Lifetime Achievement Winner Ozzy Osbourne At The 2026 BRITsFebruary 28, 2026NewsRosalía & Björk Give “Berghain” Its Live Debut At The 2026 BRIT AwardsFebruary 28, 2026NewsGeese Win First Award, Say “Free Palestine, Fuck ICE, Go Geese!”February 28, 2026NewsWatch Harry Styles Return To The Stage For 2026 BRIT AwardsFebruary 28, 2026NewsTimes New Viking Reunite For First Show In A DecadeFebruary 28, 2026NewsNeil Sedaka Dead At 86February 27, 2026