Both them and Bob Vylan are currently 'Schrodinger's Terrorist sympathisers.'
Where in the minds of their detractors, they are simultaneously enacting performative outrage to boost their popularity, but also dangerous counter-culture types...
Historically this is also true. Ground Zero may be the likes of Billie Holliday's 'Strange Fruit' and, more on topic, a lot of the old Irish rebel songs.
This is a modern incarnation of that.
I love Kneecap. Not afraid to challenge the status quo no matter what is thrown at them. Also, great that they are trying to keep their native language alive. Long may they continue. The film is also excellent.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/bands-start-boycotting-radar-festival-after-bob-vylan-removed-from-line-up-3876018
Who could have seen this coming...? 🤭