Ian Brown: Stone Roses singer ‘alienates fans’ with controversial anti-lockdown song and Twitter outburst

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has shared an anti-lockdown song entitled “Little Seed Big Tree” and re-affirmed his widely criticised stance on coronavirus. The singer-songwriter posted a tweet earlier this month which read: “NO LOCKDOWN NO TESTS NO TRACKS NO MASKS NO VAX.” Now, Brown posted again on the social media website, writing: “NOBODY IS NO F***ER TO TELL YOU TO WEAR A MASK.” This was followed by the release of a new track, which directly addresses the Covid-19 pandemic. The lyrics feature lines such as: “A sonic lockdown, state shakedown, a mass breakdown / Put your muzzle on, get back in your basket / Get behind your doors cos living here is drastic.” Reactions to the track on Twitter were mixed, with some praising the track, and others taking issue with its political message. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher also recently came under fire for his apparent refusal to wear legally mandated masks, with people deeming his words “ignorant” and “selfish”.