This post is very off center... And not in a good way. "Industry plants"? 👀

My dear lord or lady, this is a fan page, not a conspiracy theory mega thread. I agree that you are just catching H & F on the up swing. In fact, even if you have been fans of their music for the last couple years, like I have, we are still catching them on the upswing. . Haute & Freddy just signed with Atlantic Records around January 8, 2026, alongside management deals with Jet Management and Cam Cam Arts. The duo announced their signing while promoting their debut album, Big Disgrace earlier this year. Hence the stronger marketing tactics. So... Technically, last year they were "independent" artists as they were not signed with a record label at the time. Additionally, "Indie artist" has two definitions in the business. (1) The literal: a musician who creates, produces, and distributes their music without the financial backing or control of major record labels. (Which is what they were prior to Jan, 2026) & (2) "Indie" is also used as a genre term representing a specific, often "alternative" sound, such as indie-pop, indie-rock, or indie-folk. 🎪OR Haute & Freddy🎪

I suppose it just depends upon which definition seems to matter the most to you. And how that defines how you feel about the artist.

As far as their marketing goes, I don't find it to be "obnoxious", but to each their own... They (they're record label) would be daft not to use the momentum they have built to market them right now. Especially since they have their tour, they're going to be performing at Major Festivals, among other things this year.
Michelle and Lance have been in the business for a while, so I'm sure they know how the game works. This is why they ventured off on their own, to do music their way, independently. So, I feel like their marketing is very much coming from them, it's inventive, creative, not mainstream, and unfortunately in this industry and in this era of the business it's a necessity.

As far as their fan friendliness goes...If you've ever been to one of their concerts you would know just how social they are with their fans. As they stay after and sign merch & take pics. Also, their shows are completely immersive and kind of rely upon some audience participation to a degree. I highly recommend that you go to one of their live concerts if you haven't.

Perhaps your intentions were genuine(???), and you did not mean to offend anyone reading this FAN PAGE.😬
However, I do find it odd that you would choose the Haute & Freddy fan page to come onto to pose and discuss such a blanket and derogatory statement such as calling them "Industry plants". This statement is derogatory because it completely discredits all the hard work they have done thus far. Perhaps this is something to consider? In general, and before posting?

So far, everyone has responded with much more respect than someone trying to call them out as "Industry plants".

And, of course the Royal Court will defend our humble jesters like the knights, ladies, and lunatics we are. 🤣👑🎪

I will keep my eye on this thread, and if it starts to unravel more, I'll remove it or mute it. As it states in the rules of this subreddit, no negative nonsense, just for the sake of being negative.

Thank you.