Check out some of my cover songs: • Miss Krystle Cover Songs 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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