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Comparing The WORST Music Distributor Terms | Distrokid, Too Lost, TuneCore, Landr, Symphonic + More
🟢 (Free PDF) Switching Music Distributors Guide: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/switchingmusicdistributorsÂ
My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Comparing The WORST Music Distributor Terms, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what artists and producers need to know about  music distributors and the fine print that could be costing them money. From remix rights to royalty forfeiture, this breakdown covers some of the most surprising and overlooked clauses hidden inside the terms of service from major platforms like DistroKid, TuneCore, LANDR, Too Lost, Symphonic, and CD Baby.
Whether you're considering a new distributor or just want to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of, this episode takes a deep dive into real contract language and user obligations. If you're serious about protecting your music and your money, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Switching Music Distributors Guide Â
00:43 Which Music Distributors Are The Worst? Â
01:07 Background With Music Distributors As A Lawyer & Musicians Â
01:25 Royalties & Contractual Obligations Â
02:04 Non-Biased Music Distributor Reviews Â
02:49 What Is A Terms of Service? Â
03:23 LANDR's Claims of Infringement & Take-Down Notices Â
04:24 LANDR's Digital Release Services - Payments Â
04:50 Inactivity with LANDR Â
05:42 Delgado Entertainment Law Â
05:59 LANDR Fair Trade AI Program Â
06:20 LANDR's AI Financial Incentive Â
07:18 Full LANDR's Terms of Service Review Â
07:35 DistroKid's Remix Rights Â
08:05 Spotify's New Remix Tier Â
08:20 Distributor Giving Permission To Spotify For Remixes Â
09:12 DistroKid's Lack of Auditing Rights Â
10:13 DistroKid's Can Keep Your Royalties Post Termination Â
10:53 Full Review of DistroKid's Terms of Service Â
11:05 DistroKid's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
11:23 TuneCore's Terms of Service Â
11:45 TuneCore's Right To Take Your Royalties Due To Claims Â
12:17 TuneCore's Ability To Redistribute Your Funds To "Third Parties" Â
12:46 Your Royalties Will Gather Interest For TuneCore Â
13:27 TuneCore's Waiver of Moral Rights & Right To Remix Â
14:26 Too Lost Withholding Payments For Up To 2 Years Â
15:15 Too Lost's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
15:55 Too Lost Fees Â
16:54 Do You Want A Full Too Lost Terms of Service Review? Â
17:03 CD Baby's Right To Use Your Music For Advertisements Â
17:38 CD Baby's Withholding of Royalties Â
18:20 CD Baby's Statute of Limitations Â
19:17 CD Baby's Full Terms of Service Review Â
19:33 Symphonic's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
19:59 Symphonic's Right To Create Derivative Works (Remixes) Â
20:34 Lack of Honesty With Music Distributors Â
21:15 Symphonic's Limitation of Liability ($50) Â
22:05 What Are The Best Music Distributors? Â
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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🟡Become Your Own Record Label:
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel
đź’» #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com
âš– Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
đź“ş Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
đź“° Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
đź“„ 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast
🟢  Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuffÂ
Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com
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#WorstMusicDistributor #BestMusicDistributor #MusicDistributorsExposed
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🟢 (Free PDF) Switching Music Distributors Guide: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/switchingmusicdistributorsÂ
My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Comparing The WORST Music Distributor Terms, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what artists and producers need to know about  music distributors and the fine print that could be costing them money. From remix rights to royalty forfeiture, this breakdown covers some of the most surprising and overlooked clauses hidden inside the terms of service from major platforms like DistroKid, TuneCore, LANDR, Too Lost, Symphonic, and CD Baby.
Whether you're considering a new distributor or just want to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of, this episode takes a deep dive into real contract language and user obligations. If you're serious about protecting your music and your money, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Switching Music Distributors Guide Â
00:43 Which Music Distributors Are The Worst? Â
01:07 Background With Music Distributors As A Lawyer & Musicians Â
01:25 Royalties & Contractual Obligations Â
02:04 Non-Biased Music Distributor Reviews Â
02:49 What Is A Terms of Service? Â
03:23 LANDR's Claims of Infringement & Take-Down Notices Â
04:24 LANDR's Digital Release Services - Payments Â
04:50 Inactivity with LANDR Â
05:42 Delgado Entertainment Law Â
05:59 LANDR Fair Trade AI Program Â
06:20 LANDR's AI Financial Incentive Â
07:18 Full LANDR's Terms of Service Review Â
07:35 DistroKid's Remix Rights Â
08:05 Spotify's New Remix Tier Â
08:20 Distributor Giving Permission To Spotify For Remixes Â
09:12 DistroKid's Lack of Auditing Rights Â
10:13 DistroKid's Can Keep Your Royalties Post Termination Â
10:53 Full Review of DistroKid's Terms of Service Â
11:05 DistroKid's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
11:23 TuneCore's Terms of Service Â
11:45 TuneCore's Right To Take Your Royalties Due To Claims Â
12:17 TuneCore's Ability To Redistribute Your Funds To "Third Parties" Â
12:46 Your Royalties Will Gather Interest For TuneCore Â
13:27 TuneCore's Waiver of Moral Rights & Right To Remix Â
14:26 Too Lost Withholding Payments For Up To 2 Years Â
15:15 Too Lost's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
15:55 Too Lost Fees Â
16:54 Do You Want A Full Too Lost Terms of Service Review? Â
17:03 CD Baby's Right To Use Your Music For Advertisements Â
17:38 CD Baby's Withholding of Royalties Â
18:20 CD Baby's Statute of Limitations Â
19:17 CD Baby's Full Terms of Service Review Â
19:33 Symphonic's Forfeiture of Your Royalties Â
19:59 Symphonic's Right To Create Derivative Works (Remixes) Â
20:34 Lack of Honesty With Music Distributors Â
21:15 Symphonic's Limitation of Liability ($50) Â
22:05 What Are The Best Music Distributors? Â
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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🟡Become Your Own Record Label:
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel
đź’» #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com
âš– Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
đź“ş Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
đź“° Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
đź“„ 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast
🟢  Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuffÂ
Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com
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THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY:
That Orko
#WorstMusicDistributor #BestMusicDistributor #MusicDistributorsExposed
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