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

Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.

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