Mechanical Licenses

A mechanical license allows someone to reproduce and distribute a copyrighted musical work—such as recording a cover version or pressing CDs—legally. It grants the right to make copies of a song for commercial purposes, like selling a cover track. Typically, the license is obtained from the copyright holder or a licensing organization, and it involves paying royalties based on sales or streams. This license ensures artists and songwriters are compensated for their work when others reproduce it, maintaining respect for intellectual property rights while enabling creative expression and distribution.