by Charlotte Sellmyer | Feb 17, 2021 | Front Page, Issues, Media
A total of 20 DSPs have transferred a combined $424.38 million in accrued historical unmatched royalties to The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) as required in order for them to seek the Music Modernization Act‘s (MMA) limitation on liability for past...
by Charlotte Sellmyer | Feb 17, 2021 | Front Page, Issues, Media
Songwriters and music publishers have for years fought to ensure they were paid accurately and fully by digital streaming services. Unmatched money – or that which streaming platforms have kept because they claim they couldn’t find who to pay – has plagued the music...
by Charlotte Sellmyer | Feb 16, 2021 | Front Page, Issues, Media
The Mechanical Licensing Collective has received a total of $424.38 million in accrued historical unmatched royalties from digital service providers, together with corresponding data reports that identify the usage related to these royalties. Twenty digital service...
by Kartraice Hooper | Feb 1, 2021 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Program today announced the top songwriters for the fourth quarter of 2020, including the top songwriter for the Q4 period. During October, November and December of 2020, 1,670...
by Kartraice Hooper | Feb 1, 2021 | Front Page, G&P, Media
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Gold & Platinum Program has announced the top songwriters for Q4 2020, including the top songwriter for the Q4 period. During October, November and December of 2020, 1,670 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum...