How music distributors, bots, and streaming platforms are stopping legitimate artists from getting paid
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thefader.comOn July 9, 2024, Devi McCallion uploaded a video titled “Help! or listen to me complain ._. (Spotify / distrokid issue).” McCallion has amassed a dedicated following and critical acclaim both as a solo artist and one-half of Black Dresses, a celebrated experimental pop project formed in 2017 with Ada Rook — the band released their final album, Laughingfish, this year.
But she was out of options. The 11-minute clip came after nearly two months of seeking help from DistroKid, McCallion’s online music distributor; without telling McCallion why, in May, DistroKid had suddenly frozen tens of thousands in royalty payments earned in 2024 from streaming platforms..
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