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Important Notice: “Place To Hide” OFFLINE
Release Status: Temporarily Unavailable
Published: October 22, 2026
You may have noticed that my track “Place To Hide” is no longer available on streaming platforms.
Unfortunately, the release was unexpectedly removed through my music distributor, DistroKid.
This was not a planned removal, and I did not request that the track be taken offline.
Since discovering the situation, I've been working to understand what happened and explore the available options for getting the release restored.
I believe listeners deserve to know why a track they previously enjoyed has suddenly disappeared. That's why I've decided to publish this update.
In early October 2026, I discovered that “Place To Hide” had become unavailable on streaming services.
The removal was unexpected. I had not received advance notice that the release was about to disappear.
As an independent artist, discovering that your music has been removed without warning is incredibly frustrating.
Releasing a track involves much more than uploading an audio file. There are countless hours of production, preparation, artwork, distribution, and promotion behind every release.
When a track suddenly becomes unavailable, all that work is affected, along with the listeners who have saved, shared, and supported the music.
Following the removal, I contacted DistroKid to seek clarification and explore the options available to me.
The situation remains unresolved, and “Place To Hide” is still unavailable on affected platforms.
I want to be clear that I am disappointed with how this situation has affected my release.
Independent artists depend on distributors to deliver their music to streaming services and help maintain its availability.
That relationship requires trust.
When something goes wrong, artists need clear information, accessible support, and a reasonable opportunity to address the problem.
In my case, the unexpected removal of “Place To Hide” has created unnecessary uncertainty surrounding a release I worked hard to create.
I understand that music distribution involves complex rights-management processes. However, that does not change my belief that independent artists deserve better communication when their work is affected.
Artists should not have to discover that their music has disappeared before they even know there is a problem.
That is the central concern I want to raise.
My experience comes at a time when DistroKid is facing wider public scrutiny over music removals.
In October 2026, both Rolling Stone and Music Business Worldwide published reports about independent artists whose releases had unexpectedly disappeared from streaming platforms.
The reporting followed a copyright lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group against DistroKid in September 2026.
DistroKid subsequently confirmed that it had removed a limited number of recordings in response to claims made by Universal Music Group.
According to the reports, several affected artists described discovering that their music had been removed without prior warning.
Some also reported difficulties obtaining explanations or resolving their situations through customer support.
These reports raise serious questions about transparency, communication, and the protections available to independent musicians.
On October 13, 2026, Rolling Stone published an investigation into the removals.
The article highlighted the experience of singer-songwriter Josh Sahunta, whose album Mellowdrama became unavailable across streaming services.
According to the report, Sahunta said he had written and recorded the album himself and only learned about the removal after someone else noticed it.
Rolling Stone also described concerns from independent artists about the limited control they have when distribution problems arise.
The article illustrates how disruptive an unexpected takedown can be, particularly for musicians who do not have the resources or support structures of a major record label.
Read the full article:
Rolling Stone — DistroKid Removed Songs From Streaming Platforms in Response to UMG Copyright Suit
On October 12, 2026, Music Business Worldwide reported that DistroKid had confirmed removing recordings following claims made by Universal Music Group.
The publication also covered accounts from independent artists who said their music had disappeared without warning.
These accounts included concerns about communication, the availability of explanations, and the difficulties artists encountered when attempting to resolve removals.
The report highlights the broader impact that distribution decisions can have on independent musicians.
Read the full article:
Music Business Worldwide — DistroKid Confirms It Has Removed Tracks in Response to UMG Claims
The cases described in these articles are concerning because they demonstrate how vulnerable independent artists can be when their music suddenly becomes unavailable.
A distributor plays an important role in an artist's career. It connects their music to listeners worldwide.
When that connection is interrupted, the consequences can extend beyond a single missing track.
Listeners lose access to music they enjoy. Promotional activities can be disrupted. Artists may be left uncertain about the status of their releases.
I believe the industry needs stronger standards for communication and transparency when takedowns occur.
Independent artists deserve to be informed, heard, and treated fairly.
These articles are included to provide context about the wider concerns surrounding music distribution. I am not claiming that the specific circumstances of “Place To Hide” have been established as part of the cases described in the reporting.
My priority remains getting “Place To Hide” back online.
I have taken steps to address the situation and am continuing to pursue an appropriate resolution.
Because the matter is ongoing, I won't be publishing private communications, documentation, or details of the process at this stage.
I want to handle the situation responsibly while keeping listeners informed about meaningful developments.
At present, there is no confirmed date for the track's return.
I understand that this may be disappointing to those who have been waiting for an update, but I would rather provide accurate information than make promises I cannot guarantee.
That's the goal!
I have not given up on the release.
“Place To Hide” is part of my music catalog, and I want it to be available for everyone who enjoyed listening to it.
However, restoring the release is not something I can guarantee at this time.
If the situation changes, I will provide an update through IWIXS.com and my official social media channels.
Until then, the track will remain unavailable on affected streaming services.
If you previously saved “Place To Hide” to your library or added it to a playlist, you may notice that it can no longer be played.
There is nothing listeners need to do.
You can continue supporting my other releases through the usual streaming platforms.
Any confirmed developments regarding “Place To Hide” will be communicated through my official channels.
Music is something I put an enormous amount of time and effort into.
Every release represents hours of creativity, experimentation, production, and preparation.
Seeing one of those releases disappear unexpectedly is disappointing, especially when people have already been listening to and supporting it.
What concerns me most is the uncertainty that situations like this create for independent artists.
We invest our time, creativity, and resources into making music available to the world. We should be able to expect clear communication when that availability is disrupted.
I hope the wider attention surrounding these issues encourages meaningful improvements in how distributors communicate with artists.
For now, my focus remains on resolving the situation surrounding “Place To Hide” and continuing to create new music.
This setback will not stop me from producing, releasing, and developing my sound.
To everyone who listened to, downloaded, shared, or supported “Place To Hide”: thank you.
Your support genuinely means a lot.
I appreciate your patience while the situation remains unresolved.
I will continue to share updates when there is meaningful information available.
— IWIXS
This notice provides an update on the availability of “Place To Hide” and references independent reporting on wider music-distribution issues. Further updates may follow as the situation develops.