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LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Oh Baby’ Features in Starlink Super Bowl Ad as Fans Criticize the Placement

Criticism centers on recent disclosures about Elon Musk, with no public response from the band.

Overview

  • The 30-second spot for SpaceX’s Starlink aired during the 2026 Super Bowl, using the instrumental of LCD Soundsystem’s 2017 track “Oh Baby.”
  • Starlink positioned the service as “fast, affordable internet” available worldwide and shared ordering details in an official post tied to the ad.
  • The commercial pairs the song with footage of rocket launches, space imagery and nature scenes, according to music press descriptions.
  • Fans voiced frustration on Reddit over the licensing decision, referencing the band’s past ad placements and its 2022 performance at Bored Ape Yacht Club’s ApeFest.
  • Coverage notes renewed scrutiny of Musk from recently released Epstein files and cites his Jan. 31 X post denying sustained ties; outlets report no comment from LCD representatives.