Dear Music Distributors... (It's Time To Act!)

#DearMusicDistributors #OpenLetter #RiseUp In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle addresses music distributors directly. The industry has operated without oversight for too long, and the cracks are starting to show. With contracts that allow distributors to withhold royalties at will, independent artists are left powerless. This isn’t just business as usual—it’s a system built to benefit the few at the expense of the many. Miss Krystle’s open letter is a warning. The excuses of “industry standard” won’t hold up forever, and change is coming one way or another. The question is, will distributors fix the problem before it’s too late? Dear Music Distributors... 0:00 Coming Up 00:20 Introduction 00:33 Music Distributor's Terms of Service 01:14 Music Creators Do Not Have An Option 01:49 Unfair & Unlawful Business Practices 02:37 Music Distributors Compared To Performance Rights Organizations 03:40 Distributors Controlling A Massive Portion of Royalties 04:17 Withholding of Royalties 06:55 Monopolistic Behavior 08:05 Royalties Put Into Interest-Bearing Account 09:17 Limitation of Liabilities 09:23 Exploitative Music Distributors 09:51 What Are We Asking For? 10:04 Clear, Fair, & Transparent Royalty Withholding Policies 10:58 Standardized & Fair Dispute Resolution Process 11:37 Limitation on Retention of Artists' Funds & Interest 12:01 More Reasonable & Equitable Liability Limitation 12:44 Waiting For A Distributor To Change 15:10 Conclusion Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FREE Legal Guide To AI Music https://www.topmusicattorney.com/legalmusicaiguide  🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢  Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff  Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Links: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/links Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY: Dukes Up Records THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY: That Orko