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DistroKid quietly removes songs after UMG lawsuit
A music distribution platform is taking down artists' work without warning in response to a copyright lawsuit, leaving creators frustrated and confused.
The Verge · 1m
Private Equity Targets Indie Music Catalogs
Private equity firms are aggressively acquiring indie music catalogs, threatening the ecosystem's health.
Rolling Stone · 1m
When billionaires silence artists
Robert Kraft's ban on Macklemore backfired spectacularly, sparking a debate about free speech and power.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Music industry power shift from labels to artists
Streaming and social media have broken the old record label monopoly, letting independent artists thrive.
MoneyWeek · 2m