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Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing

Deutsche Welle Wednesday 13 May 2026, 12:06 UTC 1 min read
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Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.

Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.
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