cover song licensing

How anime insert song and character song covers differ from OP/ED covers when it comes to licensing.

How different distributors handle cover song licensing status, moderation speed, and what artists can actually see before release.

An inside look at what a licensing team checks before your cover song goes live, and why moderation speed varies so much between distributors.

How to legally release rhythm-game-style cover songs, from licensing to arrangement rules to fast, low-cost distribution.

Why licensing a public-domain carol cover differs from licensing a copyrighted pop holiday hit.

Cover song mechanical licenses don't automatically cover every country. Here's why that trips artists up and how to avoid it.

How mechanical licensing for covers actually gets approved, from the publisher's side of the desk.

The sticker price is never the real price. Here's where cover song distributors hide extra costs.

Old doesn't mean free to use. Here's how copyright term actually works for older songs you want to cover.

How to legally distribute a reality TV theme song cover, including what's licensed and what isn't.