mechanical royalties

Mechanical royalties are payments made to songwriters and artists whenever their music is reproduced and distributed in physical formats, like CDs and vinyl, or digital formats, such as downloads and streaming. Each time a song is sold or streamed, a portion of the sale goes to the original creators as compensation for their work. These royalties help ensure that musicians receive fair payment for their creativity and encourage ongoing production of new music. Essentially, mechanical royalties are a way to support artists every time their songs are enjoyed by listeners.