Plain-English guides for indie musicians navigating cover song licensing, mechanical rights, and music publishing.
Content ID isn't a license. Here's what happens when you post a cover on YouTube without one — and the cleanest way to get properly licensed before you hit publish.
Licensing RatesThe CRB updated statutory rates. Here's what you owe in 2026 — physical, download, and streaming — and exactly how to get licensed before you distribute.
Royalties GuideStreaming royalties are handled automatically. Downloads and physical copies are not. Here's the full breakdown of the 13.1¢ statutory rate, the MLC, and what you actually owe.
Licensing GuideStreaming-only covers are handled automatically in the US. But downloads, YouTube, and physical releases are a different story. Here's the full breakdown.