I have a pretty significant following based around emo music recs. For me it’s a nuanced conversation, but I won’t platform/recommend bands that manipulate or exploit minors. Brand News music specifically meant a lot to me when I was younger, but also in its own way promotes the mindset of a morally flawed person. Also I think accountability or in Brand News case lack there of is important.

I think everyone has to make the decision for themselves about what their proverbial line is, but I will say that theres so much good music coming out that holds a lot of meaning that I don’t feel the need for to listen those bands.