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DistroKid quietly removing songs amid UMG lawsuit

Original: DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1009309/d

Music distributor DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to a lawsuit from Universal Music Group, according to The Verge. The report has drawn attention from music industry watchers concerned about how legal pressure from major labels affects independent artists' access to distribution platforms and what it signals about copyright enforcement on streaming services.

Why now: The report raises fresh concerns about major label litigation impacting independent artists and music distribution.

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