To resolve a counterclaim, rights holders must contact the conflicting parties to work towards a resolution, provided their amended claim or relinquishment does not resolve the counterclaim. CMRRA does not actively participate in the resolution of counterclaims, and our records will remain on hold until we receive written confirmation from the claimants to amend the […]
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When are my statements made available?
Statements are available as soon as payments are issued and distributions are closed for each quarter. Royalties are distributed to CMRRA clients on a quarterly basis; March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. An email notification will be sent to the appropriate contact to advise you on when your statements become available.
Why are there no statement details when I open my statement file?
If you open a statement file with no details, this is related to a distribution for which you did not receive payment. For example, if you did not sign the RUA form for the last Broadcast Mechanical distribution for Commercial Radio royalties, a payment was not issued and therefore statement details were not generated.
When will CMRRA begin to issue mechanical licences for other labels via LDS?
Work has been done to support licensing in LDS of independent labels who have signed CMRRA’s Mechanical Licensing Agreement (MLA). We will begin to issue licences via LDS to these labels by the Fall of 2015. Licensing of Pay-as-you-press manufacturers in LDS requires additional development work that is scheduled for early 2016, following the conversion […]
I have located my Work, and while there is information contained in the License Responses grid, when I click the View option to see the associated Licence Details, the details do not appear. Why?
There are several reasons why Licence Details may not exist. Below is a list of possible scenarios, where in all cases the work in question has been matched to a track on the release in question, but no licences have been issued: InHouse and Direct Licence situations – If there is an in-house licensing relationship […]
SPOTLIGHT: Me Gusta Music’s All-Female Team Leads the Charge in Nashville
By: Isabelle Speerin Trina Smith-Dort’s love of puzzles isn’t just a hobby. It’s a skill that helps her tackle the demands of Nashville’s competitive music community with ease. As the owner of the all-female independent publishing and record administration firm, Me Gusta Music, she’s always ready for the complex challenges that come with the territory. […]
Front of House with Emma Brown
Our Front of House feature this month is on Emma Brown, Online Licensing Administrator. Emma’s career at CMRRA began in 2006, right after she graduated from Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts program. Since then, her role has evolved alongside the music industry’s shift to digital platforms, and she values being part of a dedicated and […]
Writers on Track Featuring Begonia
This month’s Writers on Track spotlights the talented Canadian singer-songwriter Begonia, with Birthday Cake Media and Warner Chappell Music. Riding a wave of success, she’s earned JUNO and Polaris Prize nominations, and her latest EP, Open Swim, was released in July 2024. The EP captures the experience of navigating conflict and the sense of elation […]
SPOTLIGHT – Innovative solutions & services spell success for Downtown Music Publishing President Emily Stephenson
By Tabassum Siddiqui When Emily Stephenson was studying communications at university in Auburn, Alabama, the idea of entering the music business wasn’t even initially on her radar. “I didn’t really have the understanding of the multitude of professionals required to support the music industry – as a music fan, you don’t always think about what […]
Front of House with Alex Levy
Our Front of House feature this month is Alex Levy, our Senior Client Services Liaison. His role includes guiding new affiliates through the onboarding process, assisting clients with their inquiries, and ensuring publishers and songwriters receive their royalties. Outside of work, he is an avid vinyl collector with approximately 3,500 records. When he’s not spinning […]
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