cover song licensing

We distributed the same cover song via three services and compared cost, review time, and payout minimums.

Naming the original artist in your credits doesn't license your cover. Here's the difference and why it matters.

Metal covers of pop songs follow the same licensing rules as any genre swap — here's what's actually required.

What Symphonic Distribution charges for cover songs in 2026, and whether the model makes sense for artists who release covers regularly.

A clear breakdown of what you can and can't legally do when covering a sports anthem for release.

Everything a first-time artist needs to verify before releasing a cover song, in checklist form.

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

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.

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