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Back|DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
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The Verge·3 hours ago·Culture·1 min read·🇺🇸United States

DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit

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Artists are frustrated with DistroKid's lack of transparency regarding the removal of their songs from the platform, citing unclear communication and no explanation for takedowns.

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Artists use DistroKid to distribute their music to streaming platforms, but some have reported sudden removals of their songs without clear explanations.

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  • ?What criteria does DistroKid use for takedowns?
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Artists are frustrated with DistroKid's lack of transparency regarding the removal of their songs from the platform, citing unclear communication and no explanation for takedowns.

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