An Interview w/Aaron Green Co-Founder of Easy Song Licensing.
We preach the benefits of doing cover songs often and thought we should go a bit more in-depth on the topic with our good friend Aaron Green over at Easy Song Licensing.
With this interview, we touch on the different benefits and opportunities available to you with cover songs and also touch on things you need to be aware of before releasing them.
You can also check out our previous interview with Aaron on our YouTube Channel where we break down the basics of music licensing Here.
Aaron Green Cover Song Interview Timestamps
2:53 – Overview of Cover Songs
4:52 – Examples of artists killing it with cover songs
7:59 – Benefits of doing cover songs
11:42 – Potential for income
13:33 – Interesting fact about Prince
15:42 – Rules around stating projections for your cover songs
18:35 – Where artists get confused with cover songs
21:21 – What the original copyright holder can request of you if its no longer a cover song
24:40 – Music supervisors wanting cover songs over the original
29:12 – Advice for artists with sync licensing
33:32 – Enforcing the use of your music across platforms
38:19 – Big artist performances (Public Performance Licenses)
42:34 – Background on Cue Sheets for venues
45:00 – Closing words
Kevin is the founder of Music With Flavor, which joined Whipped Cream Sounds in 2023. He is a seasoned musician turned industry expert. His passion for music goes beyond melodies; he delves deep into the intricate world of music marketing, striving to unearth the most effective strategies for indie musicians. However, Music With Flavor isn’t just about Kevin’s knowledge; it’s a network of industry experts handpicked to provide the most trusted advice. Kevin’s role is to pose the right questions, not just answer them, as he and his team tirelessly research trends, connect with artists, and gather valuable insights.
