Madi Diaz's Blink-182 Cover Album: A Punk-Fueled Protest Against ICE Crackdowns
In a bold move, singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has released an album cover of Blink-182's iconic record 'Enema of the State', with all proceeds going to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. The fund, which benefits immigrants facing ICE crackdowns under the Trump administration, is the brainchild of Diaz, who hopes that her release will help raise awareness and funds for those in need.
Diaz initially set out to record a cover of 'Enema of the State' as an exercise in nostalgia while working on her latest album, Fatal Optimist. However, as she delved deeper into the project, she began to realize the irony behind the title's release date in 2025. "How ridiculous it is to cover this record in 2025 when it feels like we need to flush the system and give our whole government a health check/gut check," Diaz shared on Instagram.
Diaz's version of 'Enema of the State' has been playfully rebranded as 'Enema of the (Garden) State', reflecting her New Jersey roots. The release is available for purchase via Bandcamp, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. The fund aims to provide immediate grants for trusted organizations to deploy legal advice and bond assistance.
For Diaz, the release is more than just a nostalgic tribute to teenage rebellion – it's a statement against ICE crackdowns that are affecting immigrant communities. "There is so much pain with ICE raids and false condemnations of hard-working American citizens and undocumented immigrants," she said. "I may have been born on US soil but my family came from Danish and Peruvian immigrants. So much of The USA is populated by people who came from other places. There is a lot here we have to love and protect and nurture."
The Defending Our Neighbors Fund has become an important cause for Diaz, who hopes that her album cover release will help raise awareness and funds for those in need. As she put it, "For me, it's about much more than a nostalgia for teenage rebellion against mom and dad. Fuck ICE. Enema Of The State Forever."
In a bold move, singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has released an album cover of Blink-182's iconic record 'Enema of the State', with all proceeds going to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. The fund, which benefits immigrants facing ICE crackdowns under the Trump administration, is the brainchild of Diaz, who hopes that her release will help raise awareness and funds for those in need.
Diaz initially set out to record a cover of 'Enema of the State' as an exercise in nostalgia while working on her latest album, Fatal Optimist. However, as she delved deeper into the project, she began to realize the irony behind the title's release date in 2025. "How ridiculous it is to cover this record in 2025 when it feels like we need to flush the system and give our whole government a health check/gut check," Diaz shared on Instagram.
Diaz's version of 'Enema of the State' has been playfully rebranded as 'Enema of the (Garden) State', reflecting her New Jersey roots. The release is available for purchase via Bandcamp, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. The fund aims to provide immediate grants for trusted organizations to deploy legal advice and bond assistance.
For Diaz, the release is more than just a nostalgic tribute to teenage rebellion – it's a statement against ICE crackdowns that are affecting immigrant communities. "There is so much pain with ICE raids and false condemnations of hard-working American citizens and undocumented immigrants," she said. "I may have been born on US soil but my family came from Danish and Peruvian immigrants. So much of The USA is populated by people who came from other places. There is a lot here we have to love and protect and nurture."
The Defending Our Neighbors Fund has become an important cause for Diaz, who hopes that her album cover release will help raise awareness and funds for those in need. As she put it, "For me, it's about much more than a nostalgia for teenage rebellion against mom and dad. Fuck ICE. Enema Of The State Forever."
the fact that all proceeds are going towards supporting the Defending Our Neighbors Fund is literally everything 
it's amazing how one person can make such a big impact with their music and passion #MadiDiaz #Blink182 #ICEprotest #DefendingOurNeighborsFund
Madi Diaz is total boss! I love how she took this classic album and flipped it into something that actually means something. It's so on point to release this cover in 2025, considering everything that's going down with ICE crackdowns. I'm all about supporting artists who use their platforms for good 
. The fact that her album is benefiting the Defending Our Neighbors Fund is amazing - it's clear she cares deeply about these issues 
move to release a Blink-182 cover album as a protest against ICE crackdowns 
. It's about time we speak up for those who are getting 
bullied by the system 
. As someone who comes from a mix of cultures myself 
, I'm all about spreading love and acceptance 
with her music, and I'm here for it! 
Let's get that #JusticeForImmigrants movement going 
, which I think is so bold & needed in these times 
. As someone who loves music 2 raise awareness about social issues, it's amazing 2 see artists like Madi Diaz speak out & take action 
.
. As someone who believes we should be protecting & nurturing ALL communities, not just our own 
.
like, what's the point of even having artists speak out if we're not gonna use their influence for good? 
... and this album cover is definitely doing just that 
. I'm hyped for the Defending Our Neighbors Fund to receive those proceeds 
... it's about time we saw more artists putting their money where their mouth is 
.
just think about this fam... madi diaz is using her platform to raise awareness & funds for immigrants facing ice crackdowns 
i mean wut r u supposed to do when ur music gets all nostalgic and u realize its like super relevant 2 current events at dis point lol! 
but honestly i think its more than just a cute rebrand its like a statement against all the bs and injustice ICE r causin 
im not exactly sure how it works but apparently shes supportin some fund called Defending Our Neighbors Fund so we should def check that out 
, i mean who wouldn't want to help out immigrants facing iced crackdowns? it's like her album cover is a big middle finger to the system while still being super nostalgic and fun 
what do u guys think?