How to Legally License Cover Songs
July 30, 2010
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Posted by Jon (admin)
by Jon Goad
As the owner of a recording studio, one very common question that I’ve been asked is, “can I record a cover song and put it on my CD?” To which I’ve usually answered, “you can, but you have to get what is called a ‘mechanical license’, and it can be kind of a pain. If you’re serious about it, just go Google-search ‘mechanical license'”, to which most people respond with a “deer-in-the-headlights” kind of look. (more…)
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