The Streets declare ‘Who’s Bought The Bag’ has been banned by Radio 1

The Streets‘ Mike Skinner has claimed their newest single ‘Who’s Bought The Bag (twenty first June)’ has been banned by BBC Radio 1.

The observe, which was launched in March, seems forward to the upcoming finish of lockdown. Present restrictions are scheduled to be lifted on June 21, as referenced within the music’s title.

Talking concerning the observe on the time of its launch, Skinner stated: “It’s been too lengthy since I’ve been behind some decks, or on a stage, in a tour bus sleeping in a bunk. The second we are able to do it we wish to be the rave and we are going to.

“It’s additionally about hospitality, occasions and nightclubs not having the ability to take anymore. It’s a protest music: it’s saying, don’t change the date on us once more! FIRST IN THE ROOM. 21 June.”

Earlier in the present day, Skinner posted a photograph on his Instagram account with the caption: “My music bought banned!”

Hours later, his supervisor Tim Vigon added extra particulars on Twitter. “Profession first! @mikeskinnerltd “Who’s Bought The Bag” has been banned from Radio 1,” he wrote. “What a Tim to be alive.”

Profession first! @mikeskinnerltd "Who's Bought The Bag" has been banned from Radio 1. What a time to be alive.

— Tim Vigon (@timatcoalition) May 22, 2021

In a follow-up tweet, he added: “They didn’t even ban Blinded By The Lights. That one bought banished to evenings solely.”

They did not even ban Blinded By The Lights. That one bought banished to evenings solely.

— Tim Vigon (@timatcoalition) May 22, 2021

Nonetheless, for the reason that early 2000s, the BBC has stated it doesn't ban songs. A remix model of ‘Who’s Bought The Bag (twenty first June)’ has additionally been performed by Radio 1 since its launch.

In an announcement given to NME, a spokesperson for the BBC stated: “Every observe is taken into account based mostly on its musical benefit and whether or not it's proper for our audience, with choices made on a case-by-case foundation.” NME has contacted representatives for The Streets for additional remark.

In April, Skinner was joined by his stay band for a particular set recorded for Amazon Music, dubbed the Lockdown Periods. The efficiency noticed The Streets splice collectively a few of their basic tracks, together with ‘Match However You Understand it’ and ‘Take Me As I Am’.

In the meantime, The Streets will headline Sheffield’s Tramlines Competition, alongside Royal Blood and Richard Ashcroft. The pageant will happen on July 23-25 within the metropolis’s Hillsborough Park.