The Cover Song PROBLEM

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the cover song problem and what’s really happening behind the scenes when your cover song gets flagged, demonetized, or removed. Artists often assume they're playing by the rules—but small mistakes are triggering big consequences. If you’re uploading cover songs to platforms like YouTube or planning to monetize them, there are legal traps you might not even realize you're walking into.

We break down how U.S. copyright law actually treats cover songs, what sync licensing has to do with your videos, and why platforms like YouTube are both helping and hurting creators. Whether you're a full-time artist or just experimenting with covers, this episode will give you the context you need to protect your content—and your income.

0:00 Coming Up
00:18 Introduction
00:31 Is It Legal To Do Cover Songs?
00:48 Cover Songs Are Algorithm Friendly
01:36 Cover Song Licensing
02:35 Sync Licenses
03:09 Direct Licensing
03:58 Content ID
04:18 Copyright Claims
04:45 Success In Cover Songs
05:38 Delgado Entertainment Law
05:55 How To Monetize Cover Songs
06:34 Cover Songs As Filler
07:03 Licensing Cover Instrumentals
08:19 AI Cover Songs
08:55 AI Vocals
09:25 Sampling
10:05 Interpolation & Sampling
11:02 Uploading Cover Songs To YouTube
11:51 When To Get A License
12:30 Caution With AI In Music Creation
13:13 Workaround Ideas
14:23 Essence of The Song
14:59 Conclusion

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