Hi everyone! I've recently learned about the cultural boycott "No Music For Genocide" where musicians geo-block their music from streaming plattforms in Israel. It started with over 400 individual artists, bands and labels and has risen to over 1000 since its initiation in September 2025.
I was very happy to learn that many artists I adore participate in the boycott, but I've also noticed that there's artists that I know support Palestine but are not on the list yet. So my question is, how do you think we can raise attention and move more artists, bands and labels to participate in the boycott?
I have some smaller but still influential indie artists in mind, like Ethel Cain who have expressed their support for Palestine and maybe could be reached via direct messaging on Instagram or something. Getting as many names also from the Indie scene to be high in numbers is very important, but it would also be amazing to get some huge mainstream names!
There are a few big names already participating like Lorde and Björk but there can always be more. I specifidally thought of SZA and Billie Eilish. Now those two were participating would be mind-blowing as they are some of the biggest names in music right now, but that could potentially be a turning point for the (already pretty successful) boycott.
SZA has openly expressed her support for Palestine a few times. Billie Eilish is more vague in her support, but she is conscious about the events and otherwise also not shy of political statements, so maybe it's worth a try. Chappell Roan could be another one. She has become pretty hypocritical unfortunately, but she started out pro-Palestine, so it wouldn't be impossible, I guess.
How can we navigate this, do you have any idea on how to get as many people, bands and labels as possible to join the boycott? And do you have any suggestions who else we could try to get on the list who isn't already?
You're welcome! I'm happy that you refuse defeat and look for a hope! Also, I forgot to mention that you of course can also look for anarchist organizations near you preferably especifist/platformist anarchist organizations. Unfortunately, there aren't many (yet) but they are often very ambitious and active on social media and the streets and usually provide insight into their work.