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Show HN: Check if any of the $656M in unclaimed royalties at The MLC is yours
TL;DR
A new tool allows artists to check for unclaimed royalties at The MLC, potentially uncovering lost earnings from unregistered recordings. By linking to their music on platforms like Spotify, users can identify which works are unclaimed and how much money is at stake.
✦ Why It Matters
Check your music links today to see if you're missing out on unclaimed royalties.
Key Takeaways
- Use Blackbox Checker to find unclaimed royalties from The MLC.
- Identify unmatched recordings that may be costing you money.
- Register your works to prevent future royalties from going unclaimed.
- Understand the difference between recording royalties and composition royalties.
How It Works
Blackbox Checker analyzes an artist's Spotify data and matches it against The MLC's database to identify unclaimed royalties. It checks each recording's status, determining if it is linked to a work with no owner or if it is entirely unregistered.
By estimating potential earnings based on stream counts and mechanical rates, it provides artists with a clear picture of their unclaimed income.