‘It’s rational to fear the music industry’: Grouper’s Liz Harris on virality, streaming scammers and her ‘restorative’ dream-pop trio

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‘It’s rational to fear the music industry’: Grouper’s Liz Harris on virality, streaming scammers and her ‘restorative’ dream-pop trioWorldPing
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What happened

When a rarity blew up on TikTok, the solitary ambient artist had fraudsters trying to steal her royalties.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:17 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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Coverage timeline

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