Record Labels
Mechanical Licensing
Made Simple
Join a team of world-class experts dedicated to every aspect of mechanical licensing, from If you are a record label or simply an artist recording a song that you didn’t write, own, or control, we have a range of services to streamline your mechanical licensing needs for both physical and digital formats.
Record Label Services
Bulk Licensing Accounts for Independent Labels
We register musical works and ownership For releases exceeding 2,500 units or 10,000 streams, open an HFA Licensing Account to request licenses and report royalties on a quarterly basis.
Self Service Licensing for Smaller Releases or Labels
Secure mechanical licenses for up to 2,500 units or 10,000 streams instantly with Songfile, prepaying for units and simplifying small-scale releases.
Additional Services for Record Labels
Data Matching and Copyright Research
Link your sound recordings to compositions and publishers with comprehensive data management and copyright research.
Expedited Licensing and Administration
Access electronic bulk license processing, compulsory license filings (NOIs), and up-to-date license data refresh reports, plus clearance and “opt-in” solicitation services for non-mechanical licensing.
Direct License Administration
Complete Royalty Processing
From usage report ingestion and calculation to advance recoupment tracking, tax/payee data collection, distributions, and statement generation—HFA delivers end-to-end royalty administration.
Expand Your Reach and Royalties with Music Services
White-glove Administration to Empower Music Business
Complement your HFA licensing and royalty administration with Music Services, our partner platform for end-to-end back-office operations, global rights management, and digital asset administration. Designed for publishers and labels alike, Music Services helps you unify data, streamline royalty workflows, and unlock new monetization opportunities across multiple territories and platforms. By integrating Music Services with your HFA relationship, you gain a single, powerful solution for managing rights, reporting, and payments at scale.
