Indie music has been invaded by fake fans and cynical viral campaigns. Here’s how deep it all goes ⊕
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Companies such as Chaotic Good are confecting social media buzz to promote Geese, Oklou and other indie darlings. Industry insiders reveal how widespread the practice is – even if no-one is sure it a…
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The London five-piece throw the kitchen sink at these dizzyingly dense songs, often crushing their melodic pleasures in the process
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Chic’s bandleader and the Last Dinner Party are among the curators selecting from the 90,000+ items in the late star’s archive to go on display when the new London venue opens in September
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