Globex Music

Yes, in most cases — thanks to compulsory mechanical licensing, not the artist's personal approval.

A clear framework for how cover duos and trios should split streaming royalties and licensing costs.

A practical breakdown of how to legally distribute a Final Fantasy cover song, from licensing to metadata to platform payouts.

Licensing fees are only half the cost of a cover song. Here's the full math, including what royalty losses actually add up to.

Why per-release pricing, not annual plans, is the correct model for artists who release only covers.

What Songtradr actually costs for cover song releases in 2026, and how it stacks up against flat, per-release pricing.

Fair use protects genuine parody, but most 'funny covers' don't qualify. Here's the actual legal line.

Why cover songs get rejected during moderation, and how to avoid the most common triggers.

What Ditto Music actually charges for cover song licensing in 2026, and whether that cost holds up against faster, cheaper alternatives.

A breakdown of the real, verifiable reasons cover song royalties often land lower than artists expect.