Globex Music

Home-recorded covers distribute the same as studio tracks — here's what actually matters for approval and payouts.

What to know before distributing a cover of a Broadway or musical theater song, including licensing limits and platform fees.

A practical breakdown of how to release acoustic, live, and studio versions of the same cover without confusing streaming platforms or fans.

How fast can a cover song really go live? A timeline breakdown of moderation, licensing, and platform delivery for cover artists.

How to pair a cover song with an original B-side track on one release without licensing or moderation headaches.

What cover bands need to check before releasing a live cover album to streaming platforms.

A practical method for estimating cover song royalties when your streams are spread thin across many small platforms.

Medleys combine several songs into one recording, which multiplies licensing requirements. Here's how to release one without delays or rejections.

What actually happens when a cover song is rejected, and the exact steps to withdraw, fix, and resubmit it correctly.

Covers use flat, automatic licensing fees. Samples require manual clearance from two rights holders with no fixed price ceiling — a fundamentally different cost structure.