Removing songs from iTunes as artist

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Removing songs from iTunes as artist

Hello,

I need to remove my songs from iTunes (as an artist) as labels are interested in Exclusive rights on my songs. Could these songs be removed from iTunes somehow? Attempts at contacting support about this matter have been futile as there does not seem to be any support by email/web anymore(!?)

Entering Todash, Pride Lands of Arabia, In Spring's Honour & Hope Within Despair = Songs I wish to have removed.

My label that published this does not exist anymore and I cannot contact them... There is no way for me to contact this label as it does not exist anywhere and they do not reply me anywhere.

http://www.cosmodistribution.com/faq.html = Label

Posted on Jul 6, 2020 8:35 AM

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ed2345

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Jul 6, 2020 9:03 AM in response to mkeihl

Mkeihl,

Reach out to the iTunes Store using the iTunes Connect channel, as described in this document:

iTunes - Working with iTunes - Sell Your Content - Music Provider: FAQs - Apple (PH)

I am not sure exactly what will be required to resolve the matter, but get all the information together.

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Jul 6, 2020 2:13 PM in response to ed2345

Thanks for the tip, found no way to communicate with them through the connect procedure, but found an email address in the link you sent, so that helps.

Shouldn't a reputable company like Apple have easier access to Support than a message saying "we can't help you now", after scrolling endlessly through their support pages!?

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ed2345

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Jul 6, 2020 3:16 PM in response to mkeihl

HI Michael,

Well I suppose they should be easier to contact, but your issue is somewhat out of the ordinary and is likely to take perseverance to resolve. I also notice your music (great stuff but the way!) is on Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp, so you may have more than Apple to deal with if you are trying to clear all prior contractual obligations. Anyway, good luck to you.

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mkeihl Author

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Jul 6, 2020 3:21 PM in response to ed2345

Thanks, yeah would be easier to do this via the label, but out of luck there :/

Amazon too.... Didn't even know my music was there! :P Guess that says a lot about how much I'm making in sales from this :P

Anyway thanks for the tips...

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ed2345

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Jul 6, 2020 4:29 PM in response to mkeihl

Hi Michael,

You can add Google Play Music to the list, although luckily they list you as the label, not a a third party:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Michael_Keihl_Entering_Todash?id=Bjeylnptkbcqvs2wc5pfd7i6ib4

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ed2345

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Jul 6, 2020 9:09 AM in response to ed2345

Michael,

One more thought: Apple has a procedure for resolving ownership disputes. Not sure how it would work if one party is a defunct entity, but you can review the procedure here and decide if it helps your situation: Apple - Legal - iTunes Content Dispute

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