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DistroKid Removes Independent Artists' Music From Streaming After UMG Lawsuit

Original: DistroKid Pulls Independent Artists' Music From Spotify, Apple Music After UMG Copyright Lawsuit

Music distributor DistroKid has pulled independent artists' music from Spotify and Apple Music following a copyright lawsuit brought by Universal Music Group. The move affects self-released musicians whose catalogues became unavailable on major streaming platforms overnight, raising concerns about how legal disputes between major labels and distributors can silence artists with no involvement in the litigation.

Why now: A major label lawsuit has triggered mass takedowns affecting thousands of independent musicians on streaming services.

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