NEW UPDATES! | Post Cover Songs LEGALLY on YouTube 2025 (Step by Step Guide)

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On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses often misunderstood world of cover songs and shares insights on how to legally perform and distribute cover songs on YouTube in 2025 and navigating the updates. From understanding the nuances between sampling and cover songs to the legal requirements and potential pitfalls, this video provides valuable information for musicians, producers, and artists looking to incorporate cover songs into their repertoire. Learn about the importance of securing licenses and ensuring compliance with copyright laws. This step by step guide will help you navigate the legal landscape of cover songs and leverage them effectively as a marketing tool for your music career. 

0:00 Coming Up
00:14 Introduction
00:24 Background
00:45 How To Do Cover Songs Legally & Upload Them To YouTube
01:07 Cover Songs As A Marketing Tool
02:22 Cover Song Audio
02:41 Sampling
03:03 Interpolations
03:49 Cover Songs Do Not Require A License
04:22 Covering A Song With A Different Genre
04:43 Cover Songs Require The Same Lyrics & Arrangement
06:04 Compulsory Mechanical License
06:49 Music Modernization Act Makes DSPs Get Licenses
07:45 License Only Covers Streaming
08:54 Cover Songs With Visual
09:28 Cover Songs Videos Require Sync License
09:52 Record Label Deals With Social Media Platforms To Allow Cover Song Videos
10:52 Can You Register A Cover Song For Copyright Protection?
11:59 Cover Songs Myths
12:10 Cover Song Compilations
12:46 Rearranging Cover Songs
13:28 Giving Credit To Cover Songs
14:19 Changing One Section Of The Song
15:06 Recap

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