Spotify vs. MLC: The Bundled Royalties Showdown

In this episode of Sound Connections, we explore the ongoing legal battle between Spotify and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) over bundled royalties. At the heart of the dispute is Spotify's controversial reclassification of its subscription plans to include audiobooks, a move that allows the streaming giant to pay lower mechanical royalties to songwriters and publishers.Join us as we break down the stakes, the legal arguments, and what this battle means for the future of music streaming and compensation for creators.