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Performer Magazine: How to Maximize Your Digital Mechanical Royalties Through The MLC

As an independent artist, you are probably all too familiar with the issues that have long clouded...

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American Songwriter: Songwriter U - Are You Getting All Your Streaming Money?

As a songwriter myself, I recognize how difficult copyrights, licensing and royalties can be to...

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Podcast: And the Writer Is…with Ross Golan Ep. 127: Special Episode w/ Kris Ahrend and Michelle Lewis

Today we are joined by two highly-influential music creators’ rights advocates. Kris Ahrend began...

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The MLC and the Recording Academy® Team Up on Webinar Series

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is partnering with the Recording Academy® on a series...

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The MLC Teams Up with Data Quality Initiative (DQI) Partners on New Five-Part Webinar Series

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has announced a new, five-part webinar series that...

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Grammy.com: MLC Distributes First Royalty Payments & You Can Collect Your Share Today

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)(opens in a new tab) has completed its first-ever monthly...

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Billboard: MLC Collects $40M for January, Makes First Rights Holders Payments

On Friday, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), which officially launched Jan. 1, made its...

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The Mechanical Licensing Collective Completes First Royalty Distribution

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has announced the completion of its first-ever...

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Billboard: Kris Ahrend Built and Launched MLC During a Pandemic -- Now the Hard Part Begins

"We'll have the statement module for royalties ready to launch... in time for the first...

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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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