Deezer might not always get top billing next to Spotify and Apple Music, but it remains one of the most valuable platforms for independent artists to be on. With a strong international user base, curated playlists, and a loyal listener community, Deezer is a smart addition to any release plan — especially for cover songs. The catch is that getting a cover song onto Deezer isn’t quite as simple as uploading an original track. Here’s what actually needs to happen.
Why Deezer Requires Extra Steps for Covers
Deezer, like every major streaming platform, has to respect the rights of the songwriters behind the original composition. When you release a cover, you’re not the songwriter — you’re performing someone else’s work. That means a mechanical license is required before your version can legally appear in Deezer’s catalog. Without one, your release can be rejected during moderation or, worse, pulled down after it’s already live.
This is the step that trips up a lot of independent artists. Licensing a cover the traditional way can mean paperwork, delays, and sometimes per-song fees that eat into whatever the track ends up earning.
How Globex Music Simplifies the Process
Globex Music was built with cover artists specifically in mind, which is why mechanical licensing is included automatically with every cover song release — no separate application, no extra licensing fee, and no waiting on a third-party approval process before your distribution can even begin. You upload your track, and the licensing groundwork is handled as part of the release.
From there, your cover song is distributed to Deezer along with 150+ other platforms in a single upload, all starting at $1 per release. There’s no annual membership required to keep using the service, and no subscription fee ticking away whether you release music or not.
Moderation Speed Matters
One of the most common frustrations with cover song distribution is waiting. Slow moderation can mean missing a trending moment, a seasonal release window, or simply losing momentum on a track you’re excited about. Globex Music prioritizes fast moderation review specifically because cover songs are a core part of what the platform handles — reviews move quickly, so your track can reach Deezer’s catalog without a long backlog delay.
What You Can Expect to Earn
Cover songs on Deezer generate royalties just like original releases, based on streams and plays. With Globex Music, payouts start from as little as $10 USD, meaning you don’t need viral numbers to see money reach your account. Whether your cover picks up a modest following or takes off with a wider audience, the payout threshold is built to be accessible for artists still growing their listener base.
Comparing the Cost of Getting Your Cover to Deezer
Price matters, especially if you’re releasing covers regularly. Here’s how the numbers stack up against other well-known distributors:
- DistroKid: $44.99/year subscription just to keep distributing, regardless of how many covers you release
- TuneCore: $24.99/year base plan, plus additional per-cover licensing fees, plus a 20% commission on social platform earnings
- CD Baby: $9.95 per single, plus a 9% royalty commission that applies forever on that release
- Globex Music: $1 per release, with mechanical licensing included and no annual fee attached
For artists who release covers frequently, this pricing difference adds up fast — especially since Globex Music doesn’t require a recurring subscription to stay active on Deezer or any other platform.
Catalog Stability You Can Count On
Once your cover song is live on Deezer, you want it to stay there — not disappear because a subscription lapsed or a distributor changed its policies. Globex Music is built around permanent catalog stability, so your release remains available as long as you want it there, without ongoing fees hanging over its continued existence.
Getting Started
Releasing a cover song to Deezer doesn’t need to involve complicated licensing paperwork, long moderation waits, or a subscription that costs more than the release itself. With mechanical licensing built in, fast review times, and pricing that starts at $1, Globex Music is designed to get your cover into Deezer’s catalog — and everywhere else — as simply as possible.
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