It has long been tradition for up and coming artists to cover already popular songs to gain popularity and connect with their fan base. This tradition has carried on to the modern day where it has met a few issues.
Under current copyright laws, artists don't just own the rights to recordings of music, but also the words and music indepently. That makes most covers on YouTube copyright infringements. The problem is, getting the right to a cover is nearly impossible.
Many channels have dedicated years of hard work to building up fan bases and creating interpretations of popular music, only to have it all ruined by an outdated copyright claim.
Technology has advanced, and current copyright laws are outdated and hurt innovation.
Take a stand against excessive copyright.