· By Bas Lefeber
TL;DR A mechanical license costs $12-50 through your distributor, takes 10 minutes to set up, and is the only thing standing between you and a legit cover release. Most distributors handle it automatically — just check the "this is a cover" box. You found the perfect cover vocal, produced a fire remix, and you're ready to release it. But before you hit distribute, there's one thing standing between you and a legit release: the mechanical license. If you're a producer or DJ making cover remixes — and especially if you're using pre-recorded cover vocals — this is the one piece...