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LCD Soundsystem Features In Starlink Super Bowl Ad
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LCD Soundsystem's 2017 song 'Oh Baby' soundtracked a SpaceX Starlink 30-second advert aired during the 2026 Super Bowl last weekend, promoting "fast, affordable internet" worldwide. The placement prompted fan backlash on Reddit and social platforms over Elon Musk's appearance in newly released Epstein files and other controversies, highlighting tensions around music-licensing choices and artist control.
Key Points
- 1Used LCD Soundsystem's 2017 song 'Oh Baby' in Starlink's 30‑second Super Bowl ad
- 2Generates backlash because of Elon Musk's recent Epstein-file publicity and past controversial gestures
- 3Signals rights/licensing realities—publishers can approve placements, affecting artist control and public perception
Scoring Rationale
Moderately newsworthy pop-culture licensing story with verified sources, and limited industry impact and technical relevance.
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