Remix License
Category: Music Business
What is Remix License?
Permission from the original rights holder allowing another artist to create and release a remix of their track.
Remix License explained
A remix license is the permission, formal or informal, granted by the owner of a composition and recording that allows another artist to rework the track and release the result as a remix. Because the original recording and composition are protected by copyright, releasing a remix without any agreement from the original artist can create rights problems even when the remix is shared for free on SoundCloud. Many artists handle this informally between peers with a simple written exchange, while others use stem packs released specifically for remix competitions with clearer terms attached. A remix license should cover whether the remix can be monetised, how it is credited, and where it can be distributed.
Why Remix License matters for independent artists
Understanding Remix License helps you make better promotion decisions on SoundCloud and other streaming platforms. On Reposter Network, artists apply concepts like this every day when they trade real plays, likes and reposts with other musicians instead of buying fake engagement.
Related terms
- Remix: A remix is a reworked version of an existing song, typically featuring altered arrangement, tempo, or production style while using elements from the original.
- Collaboration: A collaboration (collab) is a joint creative project between two or more artists, combining audiences and creative strengths for mutual benefit.
- Split Sheet: A split sheet documents how songwriting credits and royalties are divided among collaborators on a track.
Read more
Browse the full music marketing glossary or read the guide on SoundCloud repost networks.