music distribution

A 7-day countdown checklist covering licensing, metadata, and moderation before your cover song goes live.

A practical breakdown of how cover song royalties flow on Qobuz, from licensing to payout thresholds.

What a PRO does and doesn't do for cover artists, and how it fits with mechanical licensing and distribution.

Why releasing one cover per week builds catalog value faster than occasional releases, with the math to prove it.

Not charging money for a cover doesn't remove the need for a mechanical license. Here's the real rule.

How a solo cover artist's catalog and release cadence added up to a $1,000 royalty month.

There's no legal limit on cover releases per year — but cost, licensing, and moderation shape how many you can realistically put out.

How cover licensing actually works when duet partners record their parts in two different cities.

Why cheap per-release pricing, not talent alone, is what actually lets cover artists test new genres.

How to plan and afford a 52-week cover song release schedule without draining your budget.