Massive Attack and Tom Waits Release Protest Song 'Boots On The Ground' Against ICE
British trip-hop group Massive Attack and American legend Tom Waits have collaborated on a new protest song titled 'Boots On The Ground,' marking their first new material in years. The track critically addresses recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on migrant communities and the killing of civilians. All proceeds from the single will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the US Immigrant Defense Project. The accompanying music video, created by Massive Attack using work by artist thefinaleye, spans six years of social unrest, referencing the murder of George Floyd and listing eight individuals killed by or in ICE custody as of March 2026. In a press release, Massive Attack members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshal described the current political climate as one where state authoritarianism fuses with neo-fascist politics. The song is released as an exclusive vinyl record manufactured from 100 percent recycled PET, reflecting the artists' environmental commitments. Tom Waits noted that the collaboration was agreed upon years ago, emphasizing the timeless nature of the song's critique against political folly and state violence.
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Massive Attack and Tom Waits Release Protest Song 'Boots On The Ground' Against ICE
British trip-hop group Massive Attack and American legend Tom Waits have collaborated on a new protest song titled 'Boots On The Ground,' marking their first new material in years. The track critically addresses recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on migrant communities and the killing of civilians. All proceeds from the single will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the US Immigrant Defense Project. The accompanying music video, created by Massive Attack using work by artist thefinaleye, spans six years of social unrest, referencing the murder of George Floyd and listing eight individuals killed by or in ICE custody as of March 2026. In a press release, Massive Attack members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshal described the current political climate as one where state authoritarianism fuses with neo-fascist politics. The song is released as an exclusive vinyl record manufactured from 100 percent recycled PET, reflecting the artists' environmental commitments. Tom Waits noted that the collaboration was agreed upon years ago, emphasizing the timeless nature of the song's critique against political folly and state violence.
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