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The MLC
August 24, 2024You’ve probably heard a lot about The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) but what exactly...
The MLC’s Tools
August 24, 2024The MLC has created a suite of tools that allows its Members to easily manage their musical work...
Which rate period are historical unmatched royalties from?
July 24, 2024The historical unmatched royalties transferred to us cover a span of fourteen years and there are...
What are the different rate periods?
July 24, 20242007 Pre-Phonorecords I (Pre-Phono 1) 2008-2012 Phonorecords I (Phono 1) 2013-2017 Phonorecords II...
The MLC Rights, Rightholders and Royalties
July 24, 2024In this video, we break down the different rights granted by copyright law for music and how those...
What is the Music Modernization Act (MMA)?
July 24, 2024The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA) of 2018 or ‘Music Modernization Act’...
What are mechanical licenses and royalties?
July 24, 2024A mechanical license is permission to reproduce and distribute a musical work in the form of a...
What is the Difference Between The MLC and My PRO?
July 24, 2024This short video breaks down the differences between The MLC and PROs and explains the different...
Does a record company need to report anything to The MLC?
July 24, 2024Record companies aren't required to send sound recording data to The MLC unless they also operate...
When does The MLC collect and pay royalties?
July 24, 2024The DSPs send sound recording usage data & accompanying mechanical royalties, to The MLC monthly.
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CONNECTING WITH THE MLC IS FREE AND EASY
Whether you’re an independent songwriter, a music publisher or administrator, a collective management organization, or someone looking to better manage your song data, The MLC is for YOU! Join today to connect your songs with the streaming royalties they’ve earned.
