DistroKid removes tracks after UMG copyright claims
Music distributor DistroKid confirmed it pulled songs after Universal Music Group filed copyright complaints. Independent musicians say their tracks vanished without any warning, according to The Verge.
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What happened
DistroKid confirmed it removed tracks in response to claims from UMG. Independent artists had posted on social media that their music was taken down without notice, according to The Verge.
Why it matters
The reports describe artists whose music was removed without notice.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 7:16 AM ET: DistroKid confirmed it had removed tracks in response to UMG claims.
- Oct 13, 1:10 PM ET: A music law news recap listed DistroKid pulling down songs among ongoing industry disputes.
Coverage
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