Top DistroKid PROBLEMS I Handle As A Lawyer

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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

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