Why Cover Songs Matter for Developing Artists

 
 

For most singer/songwriters, the thought of recording a cover song may sound intimidating or unoriginal. There seems to be a looming fear that the artist will miss an opportunity to be discovered and known for their original works–but this is rarely the case! In addition to recording and promoting your own music, covering songs is another useful tool to keep up the momentum surrounding your music. For newer artists cover songs can help with discovery for new fans and listeners.


Below is a sample of some of our favorite artists covering classic hits: