Press Releases

The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates

The MLC — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The MLC appoints Kelly Baden of Concord to Operations Advisory Committee and announces several committee reappointments.

Take Control of Your Songs: Introducing The MLC’s Songwriter Hub

The MLC — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

As a songwriter, your songs are your livelihood — and keeping track of them shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we built The MLC’s Songwriter Hub, designed to give songwriters with a publisher or administrator visibility and control over their song catalog with The MLC.

Be the CEO of Your Songwriting Career: Take Control of Your Royalties — and Your Future

Ellen Truley (Chief Marketing and External Affairs Officer) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

As a songwriter, you’re doing more than creating music — you’re building a business. And that makes you the CEO.

The MLC Holds Annual Membership Meeting, Highlighting More Than $3 Billion in Royalties Distributed

The MLC — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC also announced the re-selection of Kara DioGuardi as a Songwriter Director of the Board, the re-election of Tim Cohan as a Publisher Director of the Board and the election of Lidia Kim as a Publisher Director of the Board.

Music Business Worldwide: The Mechanical Licensing Collective has Distributed $3BN+ to Songwriters and Publishers to Date

The MLC — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Nashville-headquartered non-profit organization The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) held its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, and revealed a number of significant stats about its operations.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

The MLC — Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC is accepting suggestions of songwriter candidates for its Board of Directors, Dispute Resolution Committee, and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee.

The MLC Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by Highlighting Year-Round Educational Initiatives

The MLC — Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC continues to expand resources and programs that empower educators and the next generation of music industry professionals.

Three Steps for Navigating Financial Success in the Music Industry

Monique Benjamin (Head of Member Finance) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

April is Financial Literacy Month—a perfect time to reflect on the importance of understanding and managing your finances as a music creator. At The MLC, we’re committed to helping our Members not only receive the royalties they’ve earned but also gain the knowledge they need to take control of their financial futures.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates

The MLC — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The MLC is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors, Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, Dispute Resolution Committee and Operations Advisory Committee.

Music Business Worldwide: The MLC lands on Fast Company’s list of World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

The MLC — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), the entity that collects mechanical royalties in the US from digital service providers, has been named among Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025.