You can legally release cover songs through DistroKid, but only when the recording meets the requirements of a cover. The distinction matters. A cover isn’t a remix If you record every instrument and vocal yourself,…
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A live EP can give familiar songs a completely different life. It can show: It is also a new recording and should be treated as one. Start with the strongest performances Do not release every…
Finding out that your music has disappeared from Spotify, Apple Music or another streaming service can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you weren’t expecting it. Maybe you’ve spent years building up streams and playlist placements.…
DistroKid currently charges $12 per cover song per year for its cover-song licensing service. For one song, that’s inexpensive. For a large cover catalogue, the economics can change quickly. Example Suppose you release five covers.…
If you’ve spent any time exploring Japanese music on YouTube, Spotify or TikTok, you’ve probably encountered city pop. Known for its smooth basslines, funky guitar riffs, shimmering synthesizers and nostalgic atmosphere, city pop has become…
A great concert disappears quickly. The crowd goes home. The room empties. But if the show is captured properly, the performance can become: Apple Music Hall makes this workflow very visible: its new London venue…
Some anime opening songs are so good that fans never skip them. From the legendary opening of Neon Genesis Evangelion to the explosive energy of Chainsaw Man and the unforgettable melodies of Naruto, anime music…
Japanese singer Ado has become one of the most exciting names in contemporary J-pop, building an international following through her extraordinary voice, striking visual identity and chart-topping releases. From her breakout hit Usseewa to her…
Japanese music is having another remarkable year. From explosive anime opening themes to viral J-pop hits and experimental Japanese rock, 2026 has delivered an exciting selection of songs attracting listeners across Japan and around the…
Raphael Ravenscroft. Not Bob Holness. Let’s remove that myth immediately. British saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft played the famous saxophone line on Gerry Rafferty’s 1978 hit “Baker Street”. The idea that Blockbusters presenter Bob Holness played the…
