The Music Modernization Act in 10 minutes: what it fixed, and what it left broken
The 2018 Music Modernization Act rebuilt US streaming mechanicals, brought pre-1972 recordings into federal law and wrote producer royalties into the statute. It left AM/FM radio untouched, and unclaimed song money still goes out by market share. Here is what each part does for you, with worked examples and a checklist.
Artist rightsvia U.S. Copyright Office