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FREE WEBINAR: How to license and use cover songs

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is presenting a free webinar on how to license and use cover songs. It’s a must-have skill to build a fanbase, particularly in the era. Continue reading

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7 reasons you should release cover songs

From the convenience of singing an already written to enhancing your discoverability, releasing a cover could help your music career as an artist…if done right. by CHRIS ROBLEY from CD. Continue reading

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Tips for creating an ‘original’ cover song

Ironically, recording a cover of someone else’s song can be a great way to help you band or project stand out in a crowded field. Here, we look at some. Continue reading

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What Makes A Great Cover Song Great?

Performing and recording has long been a staple of the industry, but what exactly makes these recreations of familiar songs great? Here, we try and expose the framework of what. Continue reading

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Cover Songs As A Marketing Asset

For developing artists, cover songs can be an incredibly valuable marketing asset. Instantly recognizable hits or cult classics can help bridge the divide between an artist and a potential fan. Continue reading

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Conor Maynard: No, This YouTube Star Is Not The Future Of Pop Either

Given where you place your attention, you may soon be hearing quite a bit about Conor Maynard or you might not. The latest young YouTube star who got signed and. Continue reading

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Walk Off The Earth Finds Success With Unique Cover Song Videos

Leveraging the power of the cover song is a topic that fascinates me so I was particularly pleased to encounter Walk off the Earth's cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I. Continue reading

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MTT Weekly Recap: An Ode to The Beauty of Bandcamp

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Bobby Owsinski: 4 Steps To Transition From Playing Cover Songs To Your Own Music Mark Dowdell: One Man's Ode To The Beauty Of. Continue reading

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4 Steps To Transition From Playing Cover Songs To Your Own Music

Are you playing cover songs and trying to figure out how to transition to your own music? It’s hard to get people excited to listen to your music and gain. Continue reading

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Karmin & 2CELLOS: Using Cover Songs To Find Fame And Fortune

Playing cover songs is an odd phenomenon that's often considered a crowd-pleasing yet uncreative approach to music. Yet occasionally, we see examples of cover songs done in such a unique. Continue reading

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