The MLC Launches New Podcast to Educate and Empower Music Creators

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announces the launch of its podcast, Taking Care of Your Music Business, a new resource designed to educate and empower music creators. The podcast features interviews with songwriters and music executives, offering valuable insights into navigating the business side of the music industry.

“Taking Care of Your Music Business” explores the many ways creators can earn and access royalties, equipping listeners with the tools and resources necessary to ensure they’re collecting all the royalties they should be — including digital audio mechanical royalties managed by The MLC. By featuring real-world advice and actionable strategies, the podcast aims to help music creators take control of their careers and maximize their earnings.

Season one of “Taking Care of Your Music Business” features interviews with top songwriters, including Jenn Schott, Anthony Smith, Kent Blazy, and Phillip White, and insights from industry executives including Serona Elton, The MLC’s Head of Educational Partnerships, Tony Alexander of Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), and Jamie Dominguez, The MLC’s National Director of Industry Relations.

Episodes are now live on all major podcast platforms, available here, and full video episodes are available on The MLC’s YouTube channel here.

For more information about The MLC, visit www.themlc.com.

About the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)     

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) was designated by the U.S. Register of Copyrights in July 2019 pursuant to the Music Modernization Act of 2018. The MLC is responsible for administering the blanket compulsory license for the use of musical works by digital music services. Since January 2021, The MLC has achieved total royalties distributed of nearly $2.7 billion, at no cost to songwriters or music publishers.

The MLC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of songwriters and representatives of music publishers. For more background on The MLC and its Board and Committee members, visit www.themlc.com.