It's sad to see this. I did not get too involved in Vibes, but it had great potential to bring more people to Hive. I see music as a key area for the platform. It's a real shame when people abuse the system and it is hard to prevent when a few people conspire like this.
I support various musicians on Hive with my votes and we can keep on doing that. I know many appreciate what support they get. Everyone needs to act honestly as cheats tend to get found out.