How it Works



How Does the MLC Work?

The MLC administers blanket mechanical licenses for eligible streaming and download services in the United States, collecting royalties due under those licenses and paying music publishers and administrators; ex-U.S. collective management organizations (CMOs); and self-administered songwriters, composers, and lyricists.

The chart below provides a simple overview of The MLC process. As a Music Publisher or Self-Administered Songwriter you can Play Your Part™ by completing steps 1 and 2. We’ll take it from there!

The Process

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The MLC

Collects

Data and Royalties from DSPs
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The MLC

Matches

Uses of your songs
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The MLC

Pays You

Royalties
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