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Music Business Worldwide: The MLC Has Paid Out Over $1.5BN to Songwriters to Date
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) reports that it has now distributed over $1.5 billion in...
Billboard: How’s the Music Modernization Act Working? Congress Gives Landmark Legislation 5-Year Review
A House judiciary committee hearing with industry leaders rehashed the MMA's successes and...
Music Row: The MLC Announces $2.5 Billion in Distributed Royalties At Fourth Annual Meeting
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) held its fourth annual membership meeting on Tuesday...
Taking Care of Your Music Business: From Royalties to Rights – How The MLC Empowers Creators with Serona Elton
In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, Serona Elton, The MLC’s Head of Educational...
Music Connection: The MLC Launches New Podcast to Educate and Empower Music Creators
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announces the launch of its podcast, “Taking Care of...
Taking Care of Your Music Business: Writing Hits, Managing Cash – Songwriter Anthony Smith’s Guide to Songwriting Success
In this episode of “Taking Care of Your Music Business,” songwriter Anthony Smith takes us through...
Music Business Worldwide: 100+ Indie Distributors in 20 Countries Have Now Signed up for The MLC’s Data Portal for Unmatched Royalties
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) says it has now enrolled more than 100 independent...
Taking Care of Your Music Business: Beyond the Writer’s Room – Jenn Schott's Lessons on Songwriting and Business Survival
In this episode of "Taking Care of Your Music Business," songwriter Jenn Schott opens up about her...
Music Business Worldwide: The MLC lands on Fast Company’s list of World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), the entity that collects mechanical royalties in the...
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