Meet Miss Krystle, Top Music Attorney
Miss Krystle, a music attorney with tons of experience, is here to talk about cover songs and the legal stuff behind them. She used to not be a fan of cover songs, but now she thinks they're a great way to get your music out there. In her video, she explains the difference between sampling and cover songs and why it's important to get permission if you're using someone else's music. She also talks about interpolations, which is when you recreate the essence of a song in a new performance.
What the Law Says
Thanks to the Music Modernization Act, you can post cover songs on YouTube without needing a license. But, when your cover songs are streamed on platforms like Spotify and Amazon, they have to pay royalties to the original composers and publishers. Miss Krystle also mentions the importance of registering with the mechanical licensing collective to make sure you get paid for your cover songs.
Legal Stuff You Need to Know
If you post cover songs without permission, you could get in trouble. You might have to take down your videos and even pay damages and attorney fees. Composers and publishers earn money from cover songs through things like public performance fees. Miss Krystle suggests checking out topmusicattorney.com for legal advice and help with navigating the music industry.
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