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New MusicCovidRelief Website

Have questions about the #CARESAct, the recently-passed #COVID19 stimulus bill? The music community...

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Billboard: A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis

The music industry is struggling in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. @billboard has compiled a...

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Music Ally: Publishing and rights: ‘Everybody needs to play ball in order for this tech to work’

“You can choose to grow one copyright at a time. That’s going to take a really, really long time....

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The Mechanical Licensing Collective Announces Kris Ahrend as CEO

Respected Industry Executive Approved by Board to Run MLC in Nashville The Mechanical Licensing...

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Music Row: Mechanical Licensing Collective Names Kris Ahrend As CEO

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has named industry executive Kris Ahrend as the...

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Billboard Magazine: Mechanical Licensing Collective Names New CEO

Nashville music exec Kris Ahrend will run the organization created under the 2018 Music...

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Variety: The Biggest Music Business Stories of the Decade

The last ten years have been among the music industry’s most celebratory, and at the same time, the...

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The Mechanical Licensing Collective, Digital Licensee Coordinator Announce Landmark Agreement

Deal provides resources to the MLC, continues commitment to transparency, enhances collaboration...

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Music Business Worldwide: MLC Hires Richard Thompson as Chief Information Officer and Selects Partners to Develop Data Portal

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (the MLC) has appointed former Digital Data Exchange (DDEX)...

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The MLC Launches Music Registration 101 Micro-Course Covering Copyright, Music Registration, and Royalties

May 4, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

April 23, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates

April 2, 2026
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The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates

January 29, 2026
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Take Control of Your Songs: Introducing The MLC’s Songwriter Hub

January 16, 2026
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