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Geese Respond to Astroturfing Claims
10 Sep
Summary
- Geese band members address fallout from alleged astroturfing campaign.
- Frontman Cameron Winter admits he thought their success might be fake.
- Band clarifies Chaotic Good's role was algorithm boosting, not fake fans.
The indie rock band Geese has directly addressed the fallout from allegations of an astroturfing campaign, with frontman Cameron Winter admitting he initially believed their rise might have been manufactured. In a recent interview, Winter confessed to having a "meltdown" and emailing their label in disbelief, questioning the authenticity of their fans. The band, however, has since clarified the situation, explaining that the publicity firm Chaotic Good was engaged not to create fake fans or bots, but to implement low-effort TikTok posts designed to boost the algorithm.
Winter further elaborated that the promotional clips, which showed large crowds at Geese concerts, were genuinely attended by thousands of real fans. The band also touched upon the perception surrounding their "Saturday Night Live" appearance, with Winter expressing dismay that it was interpreted as antagonistic. He stated that their intention was not to alienate average viewers but expressed difficulty in overcoming the perception that their music is often seen as deliberately inaccessible.
