What if I co-wrote a song with someone else? Who needs to register it?
February 11, 2026Each party who has the right to register their own musical works with The MLC, and collect their...
Phono III
April 9, 2025Did you know that mechanical royalties are calculated using different rates, based on when a song...
Phono IV
April 9, 2025Did you know that mechanical royalties are calculated using different rates, based on when a song...
The MLC Music Business Toolkit
February 11, 2025A Guide to Getting Paid by The MLC
Rate Periods
October 11, 2024Did you know that mechanical royalties are calculated using different rates, based on when a song...
U.S. Copyright Office & the MLC
August 24, 2024The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) was designated by the U.S. Copyright Office in 2019...
Will The MLC audit DSPs?
August 24, 2024The MLC has the right to audit each DSP operating under a blanket mechanical license once every...
The MLC Presents: Do I Need to Become a Member of The MLC if I Have a Publisher or Adminstrator?
August 24, 2024If your songs are administered by a publishing administrator like Songtrust, do you need to become...
About The MLC in 60 Seconds
August 24, 2024Are you a songwriter, lyricist or composer with music available for streaming on digital platforms?...
Music Industry Terminology
August 24, 2024Like every industry, the music industry often uses its own jargon and terminology. In this section...