Release a cover, the right way.
Recording a song someone else wrote? You need a mechanical licence before it goes live — even for a free release. wavbee partners with Easy Song Licensing to clear 100% of the rights you need, usually in 1–2 business days.
Real people, free research, rights done right. Easy Song clears the rights you need and sends Proof of Licensing straight to your inbox.
Easy Song Licensing is wavbee's cover-song licensing partner.
A cover isn't legal until it's licensed.
Whenever you record a song you didn't write, the songwriter and publisher still own the composition. A mechanical licence is the permission that lets you release your recording — and it has to be sorted before you submit to stores.
It's the law
Distributing a cover without a mechanical licence infringes the songwriter's copyright. Stores can take the release down, and you can be held liable.
Even free releases count
You need permission even if you're giving the recording away or earning nothing from it. It's about reach, not revenue.
Doing it yourself is painful
You'd have to identify and contact every publisher behind the song. Easy Song does that research for you and secures the rights.
Required before you submit
Your licence must be in hand before you send the release to wavbee — so start early and keep your Proof of Licensing on file.
Three steps to a licensed cover.
Easy Song handles the research and the paperwork. You just tell them what you're covering.
Enter your song
Give the song title and the original artist. No need to track down publishers yourself.
Easy Song clears the rights
Real licensing experts research the song and secure 100% of the rights you need to release your version.
Get your licences fast
Usually within 1–2 business days you'll receive Proof of Licensing as a PDF, saved securely in your account.
Licensing, done properly.
- A real person who handles the whole process for you.
- 100% of the rights you need to release, guaranteed.
- Proof of Licensing delivered as a PDF by email.
- Every request stored securely in your Easy Song account.
- An optional Seal of Authenticity with fee-free reorders for life.
Seal of Authenticity
Have permission? Prove it. The seal links to your Proof of Licensing when it's clicked or scanned, verified in the International Database of Licensed Music (IDBLM.org).
- Show it on your artwork, web pages, and merch.
- Reassure fans, stores, and platforms that your release is cleared.
- Unlock fee-free reorders on that project for life.
Other rights Easy Song can clear.
Custom Licensing
For YouTube, film, TV, advertising, or any use beyond a standard cover — including changed lyrics or melodies, unreleased songs, and international titles. Easy Song's experts negotiate it for you.
Explore custom licensing →Copyright Registration
Protect your original compositions and sound recordings by registering them with the U.S. Copyright Office — reviewed by hand and filed correctly the first time.
Register a copyright →Memberships
Releasing covers or new works regularly? Easy Song memberships add service credits and ongoing discounts for frequent creators.
See membership benefits →We point you to the rights — you own the licence.
wavbee partners with Easy Song Licensing so you have a trusted, fast route to the rights you need — but we don't broker the licence ourselves. You buy it directly from Easy Song, and your Proof of Licensing must be in hand before you submit your release to wavbee.
One important exception: for songs that originate in India, Pakistan, or Mexico, a standard mechanical licence isn't enough — you'll need direct permission from the original publisher (for Indian-origin songs, start with IPRS or contact the publisher directly). Covers also can't be delivered to Content ID or UGC platforms like YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, or TikTok.
Cover licensing questions
Do I really need a licence for a cover?
Yes. If you record a song you didn't write, you need a mechanical licence before you release it — even if the release is free. It's the songwriter's right, and stores can remove unlicensed covers.
How long does it take?
Easy Song typically clears cover-song rights in 1–2 business days and sends your Proof of Licensing as a PDF.
Does wavbee get the licence for me?
No. wavbee points you to its partner Easy Song Licensing, but you buy the licence directly from them. Have your Proof of Licensing ready before you submit your release.
What about songs that originate in India, Pakistan, or Mexico?
A standard mechanical licence isn't sufficient for those. You'll need direct permission from the original publisher — for Indian-origin songs, try IPRS or contact the publisher directly, and plan ahead.
Can I license international songs or change the lyrics?
Those need Custom Licensing rather than a standard cover licence — Easy Song's experts can handle changed lyrics or melodies, unreleased songs, and international titles.
What is the Seal of Authenticity?
An optional badge that links to your Proof of Licensing when clicked or scanned, verified at IDBLM.org. Display it on your artwork and pages to prove your release is cleared — and unlock fee-free reorders for that project.
Ready to release your cover?
Clear the rights with Easy Song Licensing, then distribute your cover to 100+ stores with wavbee.