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A music rights lawyer clears up the cover song misconceptions that trip up independent artists most often.

Where you record a cover has zero effect on licensing requirements. Here's what actually matters instead.

Merch strategies built specifically for artists whose catalog is entirely cover songs, not originals.

How bluegrass covers get licensed when the song, the arrangement, and the recording each have different copyright status.

What to know before releasing a cover of a song that went viral through courtroom footage or trial coverage.

What actually happens if you release a cover song before it's licensed, and whether you can fix it after the fact.

A breakdown of what you're really agreeing to when you upload a cover song, beyond just clicking accept.

Covering a true crime podcast theme song has a licensing wrinkle most cover artists don't expect. Here's the breakdown.

You own the recording of your cover, not the song itself. Here's the exact split, explained clearly.

Why the genre tag you pick for a cover song affects playlisting, discovery, and moderation — and how to choose correctly.