No proof of this, but I imagine that (very) small fan bases have a very different dynamic from large ones. As a fan of a generally unknown artist, you're part o

No proof of this, but I imagine that (very) small fan bases have a very different dynamic from large ones. As a fan of a generally unknown artist, you're part of a small clique, you enjoy this thing that very few other people love so it becomes a part of your identity, you know that your purchase or non-purchase can make a crucial difference, etc. so you're likely to become a true fan even if you weren't already. On the other hand, those with only a passing interest in the artist's work are not likely to stick around because they aren't constantly reminded that you exist through mainstream media, recommendation algorithms or friends.