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The video focuses on indie musicians legally posting cover songs on Spotify and YouTube. Charles explains that for YouTube, covers can be uploaded but revenue goes to the original artist, while for Spotify, a license is needed to make money. Charles recommends using a distributor like DistroKid for cover licenses, stressing the importance of obtaining legal licenses. DistroKid and Sounddrop.com are discussed as options for distributing cover songs, with DistroKid handling licenses and distribution for an additional fee. Sampling and remixes are not permitted under cover licenses. Overall, the video aims to guide indie musicians on the proper legal procedures for cover song distribution.
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In this part of the video, Charles, an indie musician, explains how to legally post cover songs to Spotify and YouTube. For YouTube, you can cover any song, upload it to your channel, but you won’t make money as the revenue goes to the original artist. For Spotify, to make money from covers, you need a license which can be obtained through a music distributor like DistroKid. Getting a cover license can be done through websites like the Harry Fox Agency.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses options for distributing cover songs. DistroKid and Sounddrop.com are mentioned as distributors specializing in cover licenses. DistroKid makes the process easy by handling licenses and distribution, charging an additional $12 per year for cover songs. The speaker demonstrates how to upload cover songs on DistroKid, emphasizing the importance of obtaining legal licenses. Sampling and remixes are noted as not allowed under cover licenses. The speaker encourages indie musicians to subscribe for more music-related content.