EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 19 MIN
Top DistroKid PROBLEMS I Handle As A Lawyer
from Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle · host Top Music Attorney
🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics 📰 Become A TMA Insider (Newsletter/Free Downloads): https://www.topmusicattorney.com/tmainsider In this lawyer reacts episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the PROBLEMS With DistroKid, one of the largest music distributors, and how it handles artificial streaming claims, copyright disputes, and artist payouts. With firsthand experience as both an artist and an entertainment lawyer, Miss Krystle breaks down the top issues artists face, including alleged streaming fraud, botted playlists, and lack of customer support. If you're using or considering DistroKid for your music distribution, this is a must-watch before you upload your next track. Miss Krystle also dives into Distrokid’s terms of service, recent layoffs, and how these factors impact independent musicians. From account lockouts to disputes over royalties, this video provides crucial insights into navigating distribution challenges. 0:00 Coming Up 0:20 Introduction 00:33 One of The Biggest Music Distributors - DistroKid 00:43 What Is A Music Distributor? 01:32 Reviewing DistroKid 02:02 DistroKid Layoffs 02:29 Top 7 Issues With Music Distributors 03:34 Retroklub TV Banned From Spotify For Artificial Streams 05:17 Lack of Customer Service on Music Distributors 05:52 Reason for Spiked Streams 06:20 Marketing Companies Applying Artificial Streams 06:55 Profile Combinations 07:19 DistroKid Terms of Service 08:19 How DistroKid Handles Your Royalties 08:57 Barred From Bringing Claims After 1 Year 09:27 Any Claim Will Lead To Forfeit of Royalties 11:33 Would I Recommend DistroKid? 12:25 Comments From DistroKid Users 13:29 How To Contact DistroKid's Legal Department 14:00 Contact A Lawyer 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.
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🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics📰 Become A TMA Insider (Newsletter/Free Downloads): https://www.topmusicattorney.com/tmainsider In this lawyer reacts episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the PROBLEMS With DistroKid, one of the largest music distributors, and how it handles artificial streaming claims, copyright disputes, and artist payouts. With firsthand experience as both an artist and an entertainment lawyer, Miss Krystle breaks down the top issues artists face, including alleged streaming fraud, botted playlists, and lack of customer support. If you're using or considering DistroKid for your music distribution, this is a must-watch before you upload your next track. Miss Krystle also dives into Distrokid’s terms of service, recent layoffs, and how these factors impact independent musicians. From account lockouts to disputes over royalties, this video provides crucial insights into navigating distribution challenges. 0:00 Coming Up0:20 Introduction00:33 One of The Biggest Music Distributors - DistroKid00:43 What Is A Music Distributor?01:32 Reviewing DistroKid02:02 DistroKid Layoffs02:29 Top 7 Issues With Music Distributors03:34 Retroklub TV Banned From Spotify For Artificial Streams05:17 Lack of Customer Service on Music Distributors05:52 Reason for Spiked Streams06:20 Marketing Companies Applying Artificial Streams06:55 Profile Combinations07:19 DistroKid Terms of Service08:19 How DistroKid Handles Your Royalties08:57 Barred From Bringing Claims After 1 Year09:27 Any Claim Will Lead To Forfeit of Royalties11:33 Would I Recommend DistroKid?12:25 Comments From DistroKid Users13:29 How To Contact DistroKid's Legal Department14:00 Contact A Lawyer 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.
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