Since 2017, I have been releasing music through the distributor Feiyr.com. Among these releases were several projects, including my band Fake Plastic Heads. Over the years, I built a catalog of albums and singles that reflected my passion, creativity, and artistic vision.
Recently, however, I was confronted with something I never thought possible. Out of nowhere, Feiyr contacted me, claiming that some of my releases might violate the “community standards” of streaming platforms. They asked me to hand over lyrics for review, and when I questioned their vague accusations and lack of transparency, they escalated the situation.
Finally, Feiyr terminated my contract entirely. And not only that — they announced that they would delete all my releases since 2017, regardless of the project. This means that Fake Plastic Heads and everything else I’ve published via Feiyr will soon disappear from streaming services.
What troubles me most is not only the loss of years of work, but the precedent this sets: an independent distributor can decide, without any clear justification, to erase an artist’s catalog and silence their voice. For me, this is not simply a business dispute — it is a matter of artistic freedom.
As an independent artist, I believe strongly that music should be a space for experimentation, provocation, and free expression. That freedom is now under threat when vague “guidelines” can be used to remove entire catalogs without explanation.
This situation has been a harsh reminder that independent musicians are vulnerable when relying on third-party distributors. And while Feiyr has every legal right to end a contract, the way it was handled — and the total erasure of projects like Fake Plastic Heads — raises serious questions about fairness, transparency, and censorship in the music industry.
For now, my focus is on ensuring that the music lives on outside of Feiyr’s ecosystem. Fake Plastic Heads will continue to exist, and I will find new ways to release and share my music with those who value independent art.
I share this story not only to document my own experience, but also to warn fellow musicians: be mindful of who controls your music’s distribution. And most importantly — never let anyone silence your creativity.
