Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What is the difference between unmatched and unclaimed royalties?
If you’ve heard the terms “unmatched” and “unclaimed” royalties, you might be wondering what the difference is. Every month, The MLC receives digital mechanical royalties and usage data from U.S. digital services, like Spotify and Apple Music. After we’ve attempted to match those sound recording uses to the musical works data in our public database, creators can access that information to match and claim their royalties that remain in the database. This video explains how each of these royalty groups originates and what you can do to avoid missing out on money!
If you need additional help, send us an email, chat, or give us a call. The MLC Support Team is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. CT.
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What is the difference between unmatched and unclaimed royalties?
If you’ve heard the terms “unmatched” and “unclaimed” royalties, you might be wondering what the difference is. Every month, The MLC receives digital mechanical royalties and usage data from U.S. digital services, like Spotify and Apple Music. After we’ve attempted to match those sound recording uses to the musical works data in our public database, creators can access that information to match and claim their royalties that remain in the database. This video explains how each of these royalty groups originates and what you can do to avoid missing out on money!
If you need additional help, send us an email, chat, or give us a call. The MLC Support Team is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. CT.
portal.themlc.com/contact-us
Follow The MLC on Socials!
Instagram:
instagram.com/mlc_us
TikTok:
tiktok.com/@mlc_us
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/the-mechanical-licensing-collective
Facebook:
facebook.com/MLC.US
