LICENSING
Utopian Music Administration ensures that the proper licenses are obtained and that the creators receive their fair share of royalties for the use of their music. We act as an intermediary between the creators of music and those who wish to use that music, such as recording artists, film and TV producers, advertising agencies, and streaming platforms.
- COVER SONG LICENSING
- CUSTOM LICENSING
- Compulsory Mechanical Licensing Law
- PROOF OF LICENSING
Cover Song Licensing
Whenever you record a song that someone else has created, it is essential to obtain permission from the copyright holders, even if you plan to distribute your music for free.
For cover songs, you can modify the lyrics and generally rearrange the core melody. However, you must ensure that these changes comply with the limitations set by compulsory licensing laws.
**PRICING VARIES BASED ON ROYALTY RATE**
Custom Licensing
Whenever you utilize music created by others, regardless of how you intend to use it, obtaining a license is necessary. This requirement holds true even if you’re offering your project for free or if it is intended for nonprofit purposes.
Custom licensing is needed if any of the following apply:
- Non-compulsory cover songs
- Video (Including YouTube)
- Use of existing audio recordings
- Display of music notes or lyrics
- Theatrical productions
- Parodies and
- Songs that have never been released
**PRICING VARIES BASED ON ROYALTY RATE**
PROOF OF LICENSING
Custom Licensing
You will receive a signed PDF document from us explaining our commitment to follow every step of the United States Compulsory Mechanical Licensing law on your behalf to the extent that you may legally distribute your recording of the listed copyrighted songs. We also provide information on how to include liner note credits for the publishers and composers of the songs you use.
Cover Licensing
You will receive a signed PDF document from us explaining our commitment to follow every step of the United States Compulsory Mechanical Licensing law on your behalf to the extent that you may legally distribute your recording of the listed copyrighted songs. We also provide information on how to include liner note credits for the publishers and composers of the songs you use.
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