cover song licensing

Why cover songs get rejected and how to fix the problem before your next submission attempt.

Here's exactly what moderators check before your cover song goes live, and why each item matters.

YouTube being free to watch has nothing to do with whether a cover song is legally licensed. Here's why the two are unrelated.

ONErpm's commission structure adds friction for cover artists. Here's a simpler, flat-fee alternative built for fast cover releases.

Comparing Ditto Music and Globex Music specifically for cover song releases: cost, licensing, moderation speed, and payout minimums.

How moderation speed actually shapes when a cover song can go live — and what it costs you when it doesn't.

Rejecting a cover often takes less review effort than approving one. Here's the logic behind that asymmetry.

Why cover-heavy catalogs need a different distributor evaluation than original-music artists.

What a cover song duet agreement needs to cover, from royalty splits to who submits the release.

Does your cover song's license expire? Here's what really happens when a licensing term ends and how renewal works.