💰MLC Holds $656M in Unclaimed Mechanical Royalties
Songwriters and Publishers: There's a Pot of Gold Waiting for You
TL;DR
The MLC holds over $656 million in unclaimed mechanical royalties, set to distribute starting Jan 2027. Songwriters and publishers already collecting can claim their share based on market share.
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is holding a whopping $656 million in unclaimed mechanical royalties, set for distribution beginning January 2027. This money belongs to songwriters and publishers who are already registered with the MLC. If you're one of them, start preparing your claim now. The oldest unmatched month has $6.41M from Jan 2021, showing how long this pot of gold has been sitting idle. Each stream generates two royalties: one for the recording and another for the composition underneath it.
Key Points
MLC holds $656M in unclaimed mechanical royalties, set for distribution from Jan 2027.
Oldest unmatched month: January 2021 with $6.41 million still unclaimed.
Distributions occur monthly on the 14th of each month starting January 2027.
Every stream generates two royalties: one for recording, another for composition.
MLC's database is published weekly, available publicly for free tools.
Why It Matters
If you're a songwriter or publisher already collecting through the MLC, this $656 million pot of gold could be yours starting January 2027. The oldest unmatched month has $6.41M from Jan 2021. However, each passing month with an unclaimed name means those royalties go to someone else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
If you're a songwriter or publisher already collecting through the MLC, this $656 million pot of gold could be yours starting January 2027. The oldest unmatched month has $6.41M from Jan 2021. However, each passing month with an unclaimed name means those royalties go to someone else.
What happened?
The MLC holds over $656 million in unclaimed mechanical royalties, set to distribute starting Jan 2027. Songwriters and publishers already collecting can claim their share based on market share.
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