All About the Revenue Puzzle: Navigating Royalty Streams in the Modern Music Economy

As the music industry continues to evolve, understanding how royalties flow has never been more critical. This episode brings together experts from The MLC and SoundExchange, live from Mondo.NYC, to break down today’s key royalty streams for songwriters, artists, and rightsholders. From digital audio mechanicals and performance royalties to neighboring rights and unclaimed income, you’ll gain insights into how royalties are generated, matched, and paid—and what professionals and creatives alike can do to ensure no money is left on the table. Whether you’re a music creator or work in management, publishing, label operations, or other parts of the industry, this conversation will help you better support your clients and navigate the increasingly complex world of music royalties. Watch all our full episodes on YouTube here and learn more about The MLC and our mission to ensure songwriters and music publishers receive their mechanical royalties from streaming and download services in the U.S. accurately and on time here.