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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