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DistroKid removes artists' music after UMG takedown demands

Original: Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now

Independent artists report that music distributor DistroKid has removed their work from streaming services without warning. The company has confirmed the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by Universal Music Group, which filed a lawsuit in September. Musicians are voicing frustration online about losing their catalogue with no notice or explanation.

Why now: A major label dispute with a popular distributor is directly affecting independent artists' income and access to their music.

DistroKidUniversal Music GroupThe Verge

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• Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UMG. The label filed a lawsuit in September claiming that… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 8

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