Music publishers are asking Spotify to remove thousands of unlicensed songs from its podcasts in a massive takedown request. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) sent notice of over 2,500 instances of infringement to the streaming service, alleging that songs are being used without permission or compensation. Affected artists include Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam, Travis Scott, and Ariana Grande. The takedown requests follow a warning from the trade body in May, when it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Spotify.