Copyright infringement question

[radiocblue]

Podcaster here from the Anchor days and beyond. RSS feed was taken down a few days ago, citing possible infringement of a third party. 
The URL and Feed URL they provided do not link anywhere. 
When I cited my reasons for the content of my show, I received this response: 

"We want to ensure that creators are using the appropriate channels to share their content with our users. Spotify for Podcasters should not be used to distribute music tracks, DJ mixes, or similar musical content. Spotify reserves the right to remove podcasts that violate this policy, regardless of the licensing status of your music.

If you’re a creator looking to get your music on Spotify, you can check out our 'How do I get music on Spotify?' FAQ on Spotify for Artists. You can also use one of our preferred providers to distribute your music."

I am not a creator with my own music. I host a show that uses music that I choose to have sent to me from artists, artists managers and public relations professionals specializing in music.  All have expressed permission for me to use for podcasts. I am careful to insert music that I have or have ever been given the OK to use in a podcast. If I have ever caused an infraction, I should have the right to know who blew the whistle, what the infraction actually is  (I don't know who or what at this time) and how to get my RSS feed restored. 
So, what to do? 

[BackstageBay]

Same boat as you. Waiting for decision. I had over 250 episodes on Spotify until take down today. All authorized. 

[radiocblue · Accepted solution]

Just wanted to circle back with the results after seeing your like.  Spoiler: It ends well. Here was my reply to Spotify on 11/24/24 :
Thank you for clarifying your position on what is not allowed on your platform. Please understand that this information is not directly applicable to my efforts.
Spotify for Podcasters (or Creators, per your rebranding) does provide multiple opportunities for podcasters like myself to present their creative work. I am fully aware of the variables that help tailor and properly curate the listener experience. If there may be offending language, and/or promotional content that needs to be addressed, that opportunity is certainly present before one actually publishes.
If anyone from Spotify (or the whistleblower) actually hears my content, it should be rather clear that I both talk and air music in alternating segments.
I receive music from artists, artist managers and public relations professionals alike, and those who specialize in music podcasts. It is up to me to adhere to their own standards, whether there are embargoes on tracks, or if there is objectional language, or similar variables to qualify music before I decide on airplay. I do scrub audio very carefully to be sure it's free of promotional material or ads I do not need or have connections with. This is a practice I've leaned on for years, long before the existence of your platform. To that end, I remain responsible for the content that I receive and produce.

To co-exist as a fully participating member of Creators On Spotify, the following information must be obtained:
1: Who are the rightholders that are acting as whistleblowers in this matter?
2: What is the nature and duration, as well as the location in the audio of what may be the infraction?
3: What steps are necessary to clean up any audio or content that is deemed an infraction, so as to reactivate the RSS feed?

Your participation in this matter is most welcomed.
Thanks for your time.
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Spotify's reply in turn, later on 11/24:

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. Upon review, we have now restored the content on the Service.

Please allow 24 hours for this to be reflected in the client.

Best regards,
Spotify Content Protection

[BackstageBay]

Congratulations! Thanks for the good news. I said something similar in my appeal today, and I am waiting for a response. I'm looking into Mixcloud, where this doesn't happen. YouTube is okay with it now; it shares revenue or doesn't monetize. I produce proof in emails of authorization for music use, but 270 episodes is a lot of research for that. What's the name of your podcast?

[radiocblue]

It's called Radio Crystal Blue.  New episode, last of the year, publishes in a few days. I'm a bit old-school, freeform based, mentioning where artists are performing, and airing their music.      Mixcloud is a good spot. I publish there as well. Free version lets you keep the last 10 uploads; pro version is unlimited.  Also look into the Internet Archive for another place to upload. 

[BackstageBay]

I'm at Backstage Bay Area dot com.