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Understanding How Digital & Physical Mechanical Royalties Work

The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

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Complexities of Music Royalties and International Reciprocity

The chapter discusses the challenges stemming from the Music Modernization Act (MMA) and its implications on international music royalties, particularly the restrictions imposed on the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). It highlights the importance for songwriters to navigate multiple organizations and registrations to ensure they receive their entitled royalties. The conversation also touches on setting statutory rates by the CRB, the impact on revenue distribution, and the provisions under the MMA facilitating the claiming of unpaid mechanical royalties for artists.

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