Globex Music

Compulsory vs negotiated license for covers: fixed statutory terms vs direct publisher negotiation, explained with real numbers.

The metadata errors that get cover songs rejected, delayed, or flagged — and how to submit clean data the first time.

Do pre-save campaigns actually move the needle for cover songs? Here's an honest, numbers-based look.

How to legally get a cover song onto Facebook in 2026 — licensing, timelines, and real cost math.

A practical framework for picking covers that build your artist identity instead of confusing it.

A practical, numbers-based framework for turning cover song income into a budget for original music.

How to legally release a cover song on Boomplay in 2026, from licensing to payout thresholds.

What Australian independent artists need to know about licensing cover songs for streaming in 2026.

Live-recorded and studio covers need the same mechanical license — but a few practical details differ. Here's the breakdown.

The most common first-cover mistake isn't legal — it's sequencing. Here's the order that actually protects your release.