Over 400 artists and labels are coming collectively for No Music For Genocide, a brand new cultural boycott initiative asking artists and rights-holders to drag their music from streaming platforms in Israel in response to the continued genocide in Gaza. Some acts concerned embody Large Assault, Rina Sawayama, Fontaines D.C., MIKE, Primal Scream, Faye Webster, and Japanese Breakfast.
Different contributors are Arca, Maryam Saleh, Kelela, Oklou, Yaeji, Ana Tijoux, King Krule, Annahstasia, Amyl And The Sniffers, MJ Lenderman, Nadah El Shazly, Kneecap, Eartheater, Erika de Casier, Bayonet Information, Fats Tony, Model Pussy, Liv.e, Mechatok, Redveil, HorsegiirL, Chanel Beads, Wednesday, PAN, Nick León, Escho, Saul Williams, Yeule, and extra. To do that, the artists all edited their very own launch territories or despatched geo-block requests to their distributor or label.
Led by unbiased artists and labels, the group additionally contains main label artists Large Assault, Primal Scream, and MØ. The coalition is urging main teams Sony, UMG, and Warner to comply with swimsuit, particularly since they blocked their complete catalogs from and closed operations in Russia a month into their invasion of Ukraine.
Right here’s an announcement from the coalition:
Tradition can’t cease bombs by itself, however it could actually assist reject political repression, shift public opinion towards justice, and refuse the art-washing and normalization of any firm or nation that commits crimes towards humanity. This initiative is one a part of a worldwide motion to erode the assist Israel must proceed its genocide. We’re impressed by the escalating efforts in pursuit of that aim, from the latest Movie Staff For Palestine pledge to Spain’s ban of Israel-bound ships and planes to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard to dockworkers in Morocco who’ve refused to load weapons onto vessels ordered by Tel Aviv.
Lots of our friends have felt, like ourselves, uncertain use music on this second. Our first aim with No Music For Genocide is to encourage others to reclaim their company and direct their affect towards a tangible act. We’re so grateful for all the artists, managers and labels who’ve already dedicated to this primary step, and we’re excited to broaden this collectively. The extra of us there are, the stronger we can be. That is only the start.
In the meantime, many Hollywood stars and filmmakers lately pledged to not work with Israeli movie establishments in an open letter from a bunch referred to as Movie Staff For Palestine.