Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
13 May 2026, 12:06 GMT
Topic: Culture
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/fake-tiktok-fans-and-pop-music-s-unethical-marketing/a-77091563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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.