How can I release a cover song on trac?
A cover song is your unique version of a song that has previously been recorded and released by another artist. With cover songs you are allowed to change the production or arrangement of the original song, but not the lyrics except changing pronouns ("he" to "she", or vice versa). To distribute a cover song to music stores and streaming platforms, the artist covering the song must first obtain a *mechanical license. This is required to ensure that the original songwriters are fairly compensated.
Any digital distributor who provides in-house cover song licensing will likely charge a fee to do so. Trac currently does not offer mechanical licensing services, but you can purchase a mechanical license through a third party. Here are some licensing services that we recommend:
Once you obtain your license, please send any documents to content@trac.co so we can verify that you are cleared to release your cover recording. When you are submitting your release, be sure to also credit the original composers/lyricists in the credits field of your track. Also, please don't forget that any covers need to be uploaded with the exact title of the original song to be accepted.