Do you have questions about mechanical licenses, cover songs, and royalties? Alex Holz, Limelight's Senior Director of Artist and Community Relations, recently took some time to answer some common question about Limelight.  For a written list of Limelight's FAQ click here.  

Ask Alex: What is a Mechanical License?

Ask Alex: What Does Limelight Do?

Ask Alex: What are the Mechanical Royalty Rates in the US?

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Ask Alex: What Should I Enter for Number of Downloads and Physical CDs?‬

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Ask Alex: Are Mechanical Royalties Owed When Offering Free Downloads?‬‬

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Ask Alex: Why do I Need a Mechanical License to Distribute Music in the United States?‬‬‬

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Ask Alex: How do I get a Mechanical License for Digital, Physical, Interactive Streaming or Ringtone Release?‬‬‬‬

Ask Alex: ‪Does Limelight Handle International Licensing for Territories Outside the USA‬

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Ask Alex: What if Limelight Can't Locate a Music Publisher?

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Ask Alex: How long does the Mechanical Licensing process take?

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Ask Alex: Does Limelight Offer Discounts?

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