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UMG, Sony, and DistroKid tell court they are ‘working on a resolution’ in dispute over AI music data for Suno case

The two majors are seeking data from DistroKid on how many of the tracks it delivers to streaming services are flagged as AI-generated.

UMG and Sony ask court to force DistroKid to hand over AI music data for Suno case

The two majors want to use the information as evidence in their original 2024 copyright case against AI music generator Suno.

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DistroKid confirms it has removed tracks in response to UMG claims

The Verge reported that independent artists had been posting on social media about their music being taken down without notice.

DistroKid launches new platform for artists to sell merch directly to fans

The new feature allows musicians to set up online stores selling merch like t-shirts, tote bags and mugs printed with album artwork.

DistroKid to lay off 37 union workers

DistroKid estimates that it distributes 30-40% of all new music in the world

From Universal’s Meta deal to a new AI-powered music streaming service… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…

Roblox strikes deal with DistroKid – but indie artists won’t be paid any money from it

Roblox revenues are forecast to hit $3.5bn across the course of this year

TikTok to ‘fast track’ official artist account creation for DistroKid members

TikTok and DistroKid have been partners since 2019, when DistroKid became the first distributor to ink a deal with the video platform

TikTok strikes global deal with DistroKid for indie artists to upload music to TikTok Music and CapCut

The deal will see music distributed by DistroKid available across TikTok Music, CapCut, and in TikTok's Commercial Music Library

DistroKid’s Bandzoogle buyout, Songtradr’s Bandcamp acquisition point to the power of D2C commerce (and a potential future battle for ‘superfans’)

Why two deals announced in the last month are connected

DistroKid faces potential class-action lawsuit over how it handles takedown requests

Complaint argues that DistroKid breached its fiduciary duty

TikTok launches ‘Artist Impact Program’, inks several distribution deals to connect artists with brands

TikTok inks global distribution deals with Believe, DistroKid, Vydia and more to 'fuel the pipeline of talent and artist-driven music' on its Commercial Music Library

DIY music distributor DistroKid launches mobile app

App, launched on Thursday May 4, is initially only available for iPhone

DistroKid officially rolls out DistroVid music video distribution service

Launch partners include Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL and Vevo

$1.3bn-valued DistroKid moves into video distribution with new DistroVid launch

The DistroVid platform will allow artists to upload an unlimited amount of music videos and keep 100% of their earnings, the company says