EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 13 MIN
Spotify Exposed: Indie Artists UNDER ATTACK With HORRIBLE Scam
from Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle · host Top Music Attorney
🟢 Free Sell Before You Stream Checklist: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sellbeforeyoustreamchecklist 🟢 Free Case Evaluation: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/freecaseevaluation 🟠 Say Hi On IG https://instagram.com/topmusicattorney 🟡 Class Action Against Suno & Udio Website: https://www.indieailawsuit.com #SpotifyExposed #IndieArtistScam #SpotifyFraud In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the growing problem of fraud on Spotify and how it’s creating new challenges for independent artists. From royalties suddenly disappearing to strange activity on official pages, many musicians are beginning to question whether the platform is working for them or against them. Also we're looking at broader issues surrounding streaming, including unreliable numbers, questionable takedowns, and a system that often feels stacked against creators. 0:00 Coming Up 00:20 Introduction 00:30 Spotify’s Growing Problems 00:45 Music & Audiobook Bundling Issue 00:58 Streaming Fraud Allegations Explained 01:16 KARRA’s $100,000 Album Loss Story 01:49 Fraud on Spotify Pages 02:22 Independent Artists Treated Unfairly 02:44 Why Suspicious New Acts Are Thriving 02:57 Spotify Responds to Criticism 03:02 Novi’s Case of Impersonation 03:26 Fraudsters Targeting Major & Indie Artists 04:46 Shady Artist Profiles on Spotify 05:54 Disclaimers That Raise Questions 06:08 New Acts vs. Independent Artists 06:56 How Artists Can Fight Fraud 07:45 KARRA’s Chosen Solution 08:11 Concerns With YouTube’s Video Changes 08:38 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡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/ 📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts 🎧 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/
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🟢 Free Sell Before You Stream Checklist: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sellbeforeyoustreamchecklist🟢 Free Case Evaluation: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/freecaseevaluation 🟠 Say Hi On IG https://instagram.com/topmusicattorney🟡 Class Action Against Suno & Udio Website: https://www.indieailawsuit.com #SpotifyExposed #IndieArtistScam #SpotifyFraudIn this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the growing problem of fraud on Spotify and how it’s creating new challenges for independent artists. From royalties suddenly disappearing to strange activity on official pages, many musicians are beginning to question whether the platform is working for them or against them. Also we're looking at broader issues surrounding streaming, including unreliable numbers, questionable takedowns, and a system that often feels stacked against creators. 0:00 Coming Up00:20 Introduction00:30 Spotify’s Growing Problems00:45 Music & Audiobook Bundling Issue00:58 Streaming Fraud Allegations Explained01:16 KARRA’s $100,000 Album Loss Story01:49 Fraud on Spotify Pages02:22 Independent Artists Treated Unfairly02:44 Why Suspicious New Acts Are Thriving02:57 Spotify Responds to Criticism03:02 Novi’s Case of Impersonation03:26 Fraudsters Targeting Major & Indie Artists04:46 Shady Artist Profiles on Spotify05:54 Disclaimers That Raise Questions06:08 New Acts vs. Independent Artists06:56 How Artists Can Fight Fraud07:45 KARRA’s Chosen Solution08:11 Concerns With YouTube’s Video Changes08:38 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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🟡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/📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts🎧 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 SOCIALSLinks: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/linksWebsite: https://topmusicattorney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorneyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorneyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALSWebsite: http://www.misskrystle.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystleliveTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystleliveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystleliveWebsite: http://www.misskrystle.com/
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