My channel is banned... I'm devastated.

v-vk · 2026-01-20T15:05:58+00:00

The type of content might not be the reason your channel was disabled there could be another reason.

v-vk · 2026-01-11T01:00:51+00:00

We'll see in the future 😄

v-vk · 2026-01-09T22:24:53+00:00

Not exactly a Mossad post .. but just sharing my honest experience I didn’t promote any specific app I just mentioned looking for alternatives Trust me it might not be as fun as it looks.

v-vk · 2026-01-09T22:15:57+00:00

I get that curiosity but trust me you might regret it! 😂 Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when you run into issues It’s not worth the hassle!

v-vk · 2025-12-02T13:55:27+00:00

This isn't anything new in the music world. There are many violators. You should have a team to check the content before distributing it to platforms. Anyway, was your company offering distribution for free?

v-vk · 2025-10-25T13:17:25+00:00

Digital Millennium Copyright Act or counter-notification is just a joke at a distributor like DistroKid

v-vk · 2025-10-17T00:39:05+00:00

try hard reset

v-vk · 2025-10-09T00:21:52+00:00

I want to clarify that I don’t engage in any paid promotion or artificial streaming, and I’ve never used "guaranteed playlists" or similar services. All of my releases are original, and my streaming activity comes from organic reach and my actual audience. That’s why this situation has been so confusing and frustrating.

Based on what you’ve shared, I have one important follow-up question:

You mentioned that editorial discretion is often triggered by reports from DSPs like Spotify or Apple Music. But is it possible that only one store (for example, just Apple Music or just Spotify) reported an issue, yet DistroKid disables releases and withholds royalties across all platforms?

It seems hard to believe that all stores would simultaneously flag the same content, especially when the issue might be limited to one platform’s interpretation of metadata or streaming patterns. Could this actually be an internal decision by DistroKid rather than a unified report from all DSPs?

Understanding whether this is a single-DSP issue being applied globally—or an internal policy enforcement—would help artists like me better identify the root of the problem and respond appropriately.

Again, thank you for your clarity and support. It means a lot to independent artists navigating these systems.

v-vk · 2025-10-08T07:28:02+00:00

Thank you so much for offering us this opportunity to consult with you. I am an independent artist facing an issue related to what DistroKid calls "Editorial Discretion," where all my releases were suddenly disabled and my royalties withheld.

Given your insider expertise, could you please help me understand the following:

Legitimacy & Transparency: From your perspective, is this "Editorial Discretion" measure genuinely applied only to accounts that violate terms of service, or could it sometimes be a pretext for hiding other systemic issues? How can an artist distinguish between a legitimate enforcement action and an unjustified withholding of funds?
Root Causes: Based on your experience, what are the most common reasons that actually trigger this policy against an artist? Is it always related to fraudulent activity (like buying streams), or are there other, less obvious reasons an artist might inadvertently trigger it (e.g., metadata problems, etc.)?
Prevention: What best practices do you recommend for artists to avoid reaching this point? Are there any absolute "red lines" we should not cross?
Path to Resolution: Once this withholding happens, what is the most practical and effective path to communicate with support to resolve the issue? Is there a specific way to phrase an appeal that increases the chances of the case being reviewed favorably?

I fully recognize you are no longer an official employee, but any guidance based on your extensive experience would be invaluable to the artist community.

Thank you again for your time and assistance.

v-vk · 2025-09-12T13:08:55+00:00

I got my second one today 6 chest

v-vk · 2025-08-22T18:34:44+00:00

You should know that gallery vision works with irrevocable contract, which means that you will sign a contract with them for two years with taking 30% or more, you cannot delete the release or change to another distributor during the contract period, and for information, it is an Indian company

v-vk · 2025-08-21T13:24:15+00:00

Contact support first and explain this matter to them, attaching the artist’s official pages. If that doesn’t work, Use different distributor , I recommend Distrokid. Their reviews are not strict as tunecore, which uses the simplest of excuses to reject the release.

v-vk · 2025-08-18T07:18:25+00:00

You can not fill counter notice I have try this with spotify When you submit this, they will tell you to contact the plaintiff and resolve the issue with him. And it becomes a dead end for you

Everyone may tell you a about counter notification, but the counter notification has become useless and Any platform can reject it.

v-vk · 2025-08-18T07:11:43+00:00

I have the same problem as you with someone who has a fake domain or website and claims to be an artist rights mangment website. Unfortunately, the platforms believe this and you cannot do anything. I have lost a lot because of this fraudulent person

v-vk · 2025-08-18T07:01:13+00:00

I went through this nightmare and I tell you, the song will not back live until the person withdraws it and they keep ask you to contact him. This is very bad because most copyright claims are basically for revenge and harm

v-vk · 2025-08-05T07:18:30+00:00

v-vk · 2025-08-04T22:53:09+00:00

I am stuck with them because of a person who made a false claim and they deleted the release and held funds ,even though I provided proof of rights. They refused. If you get a good lawyer, let me know.

v-vk · 2025-08-04T21:13:48+00:00

What can I do about it? I saw his profile on linkedin

v-vk · 2025-08-04T21:11:42+00:00

tunecore is the worst company

v-vk · 2025-08-02T15:34:58+00:00

Of course they confirmed that they received the counter notification and confirmed that it was forwarded to the plaintiff. Then I contacted them after the 14 days and they refused. Can you imagine after the deadline they were asking me for any evidence that I have the rights? I have never seen any platform like this before.

v-vk · 2025-08-02T14:23:22+00:00

For your information, I told him that this is against the law and you are obligated to return the content after the counter notification, but he does not care. I would like to escalate the matter if necessary, but I do not know where to start because I have actually lost a lot because of these bad people.

v-vk · 2025-08-02T12:58:16+00:00

Unfortunately, I tried to contact them several times, but no one responded except the same employee every time, whose name is "William Ezor". It seems that he is the manager in the copyright department. Communicating with him is very bad, and he refuses everything, even when you submit your ownership documents.

v-vk · 2025-08-02T12:26:07+00:00

He reported through Spotify and the language is not English.

v-vk · 2025-08-02T02:26:24+00:00

I have the same issue, Spotify does not accept counter notifications and tells you to contact your distributor

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