@thebadroots.mag Issues Official Statement
The hard techno data investigations have reached a fever pitch following an official statement from @thebadroots.mag. In a multi-page manifesto released under an hour ago, the investigative account has set a 30-day timeline to provide “as much analysis and background information as possible” regarding the current state of the industry. The group, which claims to have planned this operation for 14 months, aims to expose “pyramid schemes” involving specific artists, agencies, and brands within the high-BPM landscape.
โWe have reached a point where follower counts determine artist fees, where corruption exists in a culture that is supposed to represent the values of techno. Scamming promoters through extreme fees or artificial branding is simply unacceptable.โ
A primary focus of the new statement is the rejection of the “bot-trap” narrative. While some industry defenders suggest that sudden metric spikes for artists like Novah, Nikolina, and Jazzy are the result of malicious bot attacks or viral growth, The Bad Roots claims their custom-built tools verify otherwise. The group asserts that data operations and tracking on platforms like Instagram and SoundCloud are automatically triggered, leaving little room for “legitimate claims” of accidental virality.
The statement also sharpens the investigation’s focus on HรR Berlin and Club OST. Beyond the existing allegations regarding spyware ties and brand fees, the investigators now highlight a “blending of adult-content branding into techno culture” – specifically citing the entrance of OnlyFans-linked revenue models into the market as a sign of declining professional standards. Despite the anonymous nature of the account, the group clarified they are not connected to the Steer Files or @bradnolimit, though they acknowledge the mutual support of those seeking industry change.
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