Streaming Royalties Deep Dive: What Creators Need to Know  with Jamie Dominguez and Andrew Wetzel

Understanding where your royalties come from is the first step to making sure you collect every dollar you've earned. In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez sits down with Andrew Wetzel — musician, label owner of Oxide Records, music publisher, artist manager, and co-founder of the pioneering band Attack! Attack!. This conversation breaks down the science of streaming royalties and demystifies how your music actually gets paid. Andrew and Jamie unpack the "Holy Trinity" of royalty payments — your PRO, The MLC, and SoundExchange — and clear up the crucial difference between mechanical and performance royalties. They explain why having a publishing entity doesn't mean you're collecting your mechanicals, why IPI numbers and accurate metadata matter, and how to track your splits from day one. Whether you're a songwriter, performer, or independent creator, you'll walk away with practical steps to clean up your data and collect everything you're owed.  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.