music distribution

A breakdown of normal cover song royalty reporting timelines versus genuine delays worth investigating.

Explicit lyrics on a cover song change platform tagging, not your licensing obligations. Here's the actual legal breakdown.

How to turn one licensed cover into distinct TikTok, Reels, and Shorts content that performs on each platform.

A step-by-step breakdown of what it actually takes to release a cover song to Audiomack legally in 2026.

How bands should structure royalty splits on cover songs, from mechanical licensing basics to a fair payout framework.

What independent artists need to know about licensing covers of Japanese songs, from JASRAC to distribution costs.

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

A clear framework for how cover duos and trios should split streaming royalties and licensing costs.

A practical breakdown of how to legally distribute a Final Fantasy cover song, from licensing to metadata to platform payouts.

Why per-release pricing, not annual plans, is the correct model for artists who release only covers.