Over 400 artists join ‘No Music for Genocide’ boycott against Israel
More than 400 singers and artists worldwide have joined a campaign to remove their music from Israeli digital streaming platforms
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) — More than 400 singers and artists worldwide have joined a campaign to remove their music from Israeli digital streaming platforms in protest against Israel’s assault on Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis there.
Launched under the slogan “No Music for Genocide,” the initiative calls on musicians to withdraw their work and pressure major record labels to act, mirroring steps taken against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, according to Haaretz.
Among the signatories are British band Massive Attack, Scottish group Primal Scream, US singer-songwriter Carole King, Japanese Breakfast, Japanese pop star Rina Sawayama, and Danish artist MØ.
Campaign organizers said the boycott is meant to challenge companies and governments complicit in violations of international law. “Culture can’t stop bombs on its own,” their statement read. “But it can help reject political repression, shift public opinion toward justice, and refuse the art-washing and normalization of any company or nation that commits crimes against humanity.”
Images of Palestinians — particularly children — suffering from hunger and bombardment in Gaza have galvanized public outrage and inspired a surge in cultural, sports, and artistic protests against Israel’s ongoing military offensive.
The initiative also seeks to pressure leading labels such as Sony, Universal, and Warner Music to suspend business with Israeli platforms until attacks on civilians cease and humanitarian access is restored.
Organizers said the campaign reflects a growing belief among artists that their work should not be used to whitewash violence or provide cover for governments accused of committing atrocities.
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