Semisonic, the band behind the 1998 hit “Closing Time,” said the Trump administration did not ask for permission to use the song in a video appearing to show migrant deportations. “We did not ...

The rock group Semisonic is objecting to the use of their song "Closing Time" in a White House video on deportations that was posted to the Trump administration’s social media accounts. Semisonic said ...

Back in March 1998, the rock band Semisonic released their hit song “Closing Time.” Unknown at the time, but the song would go on to become a classic hit for the band. It reached No. 1 on the ...

As we know by now, the Trump administration’s grasp of popular music is literal at best, nauseating at worst, and confusing always. After a summer of President Trump dancing to “YMCA”—but not doing ...

On its surface, "Closing Time" tells a story of what happens typically at 1:45am. as the bar/club is 15 minutes past its "Last Call'. Reality sets in, the lights come on, and we have no choice but ...

Semisonic‘s biggest hit may have been used in a recent White House video glorifying the deportation of undocumented immigrants, but that doesn't mean the band approved of it. After the Donald Trump ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee. The White House added the song in ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song "Closing Time" over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee. The White House added the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee. The White House added the song in ...