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DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit

L2 · PractitionerIndustry & BusinessThe Verge AI$· 10/10/2026

Shows how AI copyright disputes are impacting practical workflows for musicians using distribution platforms.

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DistroKid is removing artists' songs from platforms in response to UMG's lawsuit alleging the service enables AI-generated copyright infringement.

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Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UMG. The label filed a lawsuit in September claiming that DistroKid has created an "AI-slop pipeline." Artists are saying that their non-AI works are being caught up in the purge, however. Musician and self-described "Video Game boy" McGwire reported that six of his songs had been r

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