Custom Licenses – Affordable Song Licensing

Is my song a derivative work or a cover song?

We receive emails daily from people that have distributed what they thought was a cover song, only for it to be rejected by a distributor considering it a derivative work. What's the difference?Wel... See more

Do I need a license for a parody?

Only a court is able to rule on whether something is Fair Use or not. Generally, a parody must take aim at the original work that you are parodying. Here are some tips on how to figure out if your ... See more

What is a custom license?

Custom licenses are needed for anything outside of our compulsory mechanical license option (that's the $12 one). We charge $100 fee to negotiate your license with the appropriate rights’ holder(s)... See more

What do I get as proof of licensing when I use your site for a custom license?

For custom licenses, you will receive final paperwork between you and the copyright holder(s)/publisher(s) with the specific terms regarding your licenses. Any fees regarding your custom licensing ... See more