MLC

The Mechanical Licensing Collective has distributed $2 billion to rightsholders since it launched in 2021

The MLC calculates that streaming giants like Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube, underpaid songwriters and publishers by $419.2 million in 2021-2022

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CDB Boost offers a new approach to royalty fee management for a one-time fee of $39.99 per album or single.

Mechanical Licensing Collective issues update on royalties paid to date

The Mechanical Licensing Collective counts 22,000 members, after adding more than 6,000 in 2022

'This is a massive win for music creators and the streaming services themselves,' says NMPA President & CEO David Israelite

New hires will lead key posts including education and outreach, marketing, and customer experience

Respected industry executive approved by Board to run MLC in Nashville

Exec to oversee development and launch of organization's data platform

Costs will be divided up among licensees, with the largest services paying a greater share