I know that this forum is being misused as this is not a bug but how do you determine so quickly that the artist is not real?

I'm going to guess that they implemented an IP address tracing system. While great in theory, if there is a PR firm on here (and I know there is at least one, to be honest) then this could cause problems.

I think that an e-mail verification system might work better than an ip system, if that is how it's being sorted. I was suspicious when I saw DFA1979 on here since they are no longer an active band but then I saw Chromeo and assumed that Vice must be adding their artists so I must not be the only one bringing more than one band on board.

*Since I mentioned them I guess it's not too off topic to point out that both of those bands are uniquely awesome and people should check them out.