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Unexpected Rise of Cringe as a Music Marketing Strategy

Thursday June 26, 2025. 04:17 PM , from Music Think Tank
Cringe content is no longer a liability — cringe is a music marketing strategy. As audiences crave authenticity over polish, artists who lean into awkward, overly earnest moments are breaking through the noise and turning discomfort into streams.
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