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COVER SONG DISTRIBUTION
Release cover songs with confidence.
AIDistroMusic helps artists prepare and distribute cover releases through a clear workflow designed for modern digital music platforms.
Cover-song licensing costs USD 10. There is no upfront payment: the USD 10 licensing cost is deducted from royalties only if the release successfully reaches music platforms.
COVER RELEASES
What is cover song distribution?
Cover song distribution is the process of releasing your own recording of a song written by someone else to digital music services. Because the underlying composition belongs to its songwriters and publishers, a cover release can require licensing and rights information that is different from an original release.
AIDistroMusic gives artists a workflow for preparing the recording, identifying the original work, organizing required release information and submitting the cover for distribution.
HOW IT WORKS
From your version to distribution in four steps.
Identify the Original Work
Provide the original song and songwriter information needed for the release.
Prepare Rights Information
Organize the licensing and rights information applicable to your release.
Submit for Distribution
Submit your cover release for delivery to supported digital music services. Individual services can apply their own acceptance, availability and monetization rules.
IMPORTANT
Cover songs and original songs are not the same.
Original Composition
The underlying composition belongs to its songwriters and publishers.
Your Recording
Your version is a new sound recording of an existing composition.
Licensing Requirements
Cover releases can require licensing and accurate rights information. Artists remain responsible for providing accurate release information and for any rights or permissions required beyond the licensing workflow offered for the release.
COVER LICENSING
How does the USD 10 cover-song licensing cost work?
The cover-song licensing cost is USD 10. You do not pay this amount upfront. The USD 10 is deducted later from royalties only if your release successfully reaches music platforms.
This payment structure does not guarantee that every digital service will accept, make available or monetize a release. Digital service providers can apply their own policies and make their own decisions about releases.
RELEASE CHECKLIST
What should you prepare before distributing a cover song?
Final Audio and Artwork
Prepare the final version of your recording and artwork that accurately represents your release.
Original Song Information
Identify the original song and provide accurate songwriter, composition and other requested metadata.
Release and Rights Details
Review your release information carefully and make sure you can provide any rights or permissions required for material included in your recording or artwork.
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
Prepare your cover for a global digital audience.
A cover release can be submitted for distribution to major streaming platforms and digital music services, including services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, Deezer and TIDAL.
Availability, processing, acceptance and monetization can depend on the rules and decisions of individual digital service providers. Distribution does not guarantee streams, playlist placement, revenue or acceptance by every platform.
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
Amazon Music
TikTok
Deezer
TIDAL
FAQ
Cover song distribution questions.
How much does cover-song licensing cost?
Cover-song licensing costs USD 10. There is no upfront payment. The USD 10 is deducted from royalties only if the release successfully reaches music platforms.
Do I need to identify the original song?
Yes. Accurate information about the original work and its songwriters is an important part of preparing a cover release.
Does distribution guarantee acceptance by every music platform?
No. Individual digital service providers can decide whether a release is accepted, available or monetized under their own policies.
Can I use someone else’s original recording in my cover?
A cover is your own new recording of an existing composition. Using third-party recordings, samples or other protected material can involve additional rights or permissions beyond the cover-song workflow.
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