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For too long, creators have had concerns about the mechanical royalties they receive for streams and downloads. The MLC is working to build a better process.
Learn moreHere's How to Play Your Part™
To make the process better, The MLC needs your help. There are things self-administered songwriters, composers, and lyricists can do now to prepare.
Learn moreConnect to Collect™
Self-administered creators need to register with The MLC in order to access The MLC Portal and receive digital mechanical royalties. Sign up to stay informed on how you can Connect to Collect.
Learn moreYour New Link to Royalties
Starting in 2021, The MLC will collect and pay mechanical royalties for streaming and download services in the United States. We're going to make the process better for music publishers.
Learn moreWe Need You to Play Your Part™
There are steps music publishers can take now to help us improve the process.
Learn moreConnect to Collect™
Later this year, music publishers will need to register with The MLC in order to access The MLC Portal and receive digital mechanical royalties. Sign up to stay informed on how you can Connect to Collect.
Learn moreYour New Partner for Mechanicals
Starting in 2021, The MLC will issue and administer blanket mechanical licenses for digital service providers (DSPs) operating in the United States. The MLC urges DSPs to connect with the MLC as soon as possible.
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Under the new blanket license, The MLC will collect mechanical royalties from DSPs and pay songwriters, composers, lyricists, and music publishers.
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