Yes, TunePartner can help you distribute cover songs! However, to ensure a smooth and successful distribution process, there are a few key requirements you must meet.
Key Requirements for Distributing Cover Songs:
Securing a Mechanical License
Before releasing a cover song, it’s essential to secure a mechanical license. This license grants you the legal right to reproduce and distribute a cover version of a song originally created by another artist.
However, certain platforms such as Spotify, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Saavn, Nuuday, Anghami, Tidal, and KKBox handle the licensing of cover songs themselves. This means you can distribute your covers to these services without needing to obtain a separate mechanical license.
If you prefer not to purchase a mechanical license and want to distribute your release to all stores, you can still distribute your cover to all stores by excluding specific regions: USA, Canada, Mexico, Pakistan, and India.
Crediting the Original Artist
When submitting your cover song, you must credit the original artist in the ‘C Line’ (Composition Copyright) section of the album details. Be sure to credit the performing artist, not the composers.
Listing Multiple Covers
If your release includes multiple cover songs, list each original artist in the ‘C Line’ one after the other, separated by commas.
Correct Placement of Credits
The original artists should only be mentioned in the ‘C Line’ and Publishing Details sections. Do not include their names in other areas of your release, such as artist fields, track titles, or cover art.
Creating the Cover
Your cover song must be entirely your own creation, produced from scratch without using any third-party samples.
Important Considerations:
Please note that cover songs, may not be eligible for distribution to certain Rights Management DSPs. These include platforms such as Facebook Rights Manager, Facebook Audio Library, YouTube Content ID, TikTok, SoundCloud, and Snap. Keep this in mind when planning your release to avoid any potential issues.
By adhering to these guidelines, you can successfully distribute your cover songs and share your unique interpretations with a broader audience.