Photo: Diego Maldonado, ONErpm; Chantal Epp, ClicknClear; Josh Simons, Vinyl Group; Dae Bogan, The MLC
The MLC had a very active SXSW this year, and were part of two panels: Crafting a Transparent Future for Music Rightsholders (Where The MLC’s Head of Third-Party Partnerships, Dae Bogan, moderated with ONErpm, ClicknClear, and Vinyl Group a part of the discussion), and Scrubbing the System: Music Data Management Today (where Dae was a panelists alongside CD Baby, Reservoir Media, and Jay Gilbert of Your Morning Coffee & Label Logic moderating the conversation).
In an engaging panel discussion at SXSW 2025, The MLC, ONErpm, ClicknClear, and Vinyl Group came together to explore the future of music rights and the growing importance of data transparency. The conversation highlighted the innovative technologies and data-driven programs that are transforming the music industry, driving greater equity for all stakeholders. Panelists discussed how advancements in data tools are not only empowering rightsholders but also streamlining revenue generation and ensuring that artists, songwriters, and other rightsholders receive accurate compensation within an evolving music ecosystem. Moderated by Dae Bogan of The MLC, the panel explored the organization's data programs and their pivotal role in advancing the industry. To learn more, click here.
Photo: Molly Neuman, CD Baby; Jay Gilbert, Your Morning Coffee & Label Logic; Rell Lafargue, Reservoir Media; Dae Bogan, The MLC
At SXSW 2025, representatives from The MLC, Reservoir Media, and CD Baby discussed the crucial topic of accurate and consistent music data management. The discussion centered on the pressing need for the music industry to tackle data challenges head-on, focusing on how better management practices can protect all stakeholders, streamline royalty distribution, and ensure accurate compensation for artists, songwriters, and rightsholders at every level of the industry. Moderated by Jay Gilbert of Your Morning Coffee, each panelist discussed necessary responsibilities that achieve results for all.
