Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing
13 May 2026, 12:06 GMT
Topic: Culture
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/fake-tiktok-fans-and-the-history-of-unethical-music-marketing/a-77091563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok so-called trend simulations? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.