Globex Music

Covering a foreign-language song adds a translation-rights layer most artists miss. Here's what actually changes.

What a PRO does and doesn't do for your cover song, and how to register the performance correctly.

What it really takes to legally clear a sample layered into a cover song release.

The metadata errors that stall cover song moderation — and how to get it right the first time.

You don't need exclusive rights to the original song to release a cover — here's what you actually need instead.

A step-by-step walkthrough for claiming your Apple Music for Artists profile after releasing a cover song.

A step-by-step look at building a Spotify artist profile that actually showcases your cover releases well.

How Shazam actually identifies cover songs, and what to do if your release isn't getting recognized.

What actually changes when a duo or group releases a cover song, from splits to licensing to payouts.

A practical walkthrough of how to track your cover song's royalties from release day to payout day.