cover song licensing

Some distributors bundle mechanical licensing into every cover release. Others expect you to sort it out yourself. Here's the difference.

How bundled licensing and distribution changes the cover song release process, step by step.

The real cost breakdown for releasing a cover song on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music in 2026.

What to know before distributing a cover of a Broadway or musical theater song, including licensing limits and platform fees.

What cover bands need to check before releasing a live cover album to streaming platforms.

Mechanical royalty rates are fixed by law, so why do some covers cost more to clear than others? Here's the real breakdown.

How to license, structure, and distribute a multi-track cover compilation album across 200+ streaming platforms without licensing gaps.

Public domain covers skip songwriting royalties but not all the rules. Here's what actually changes when you release one.

What actually happens when a cover song license gets registered, and how automatic licensing changes the process.

What actually happens between uploading a cover and it going live, stage by stage, with realistic timeframes.