July 2026 · US mechanical royalty rate
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Mechanical Rate
Headline rate · Regular
$0.14077
per stream · $100 = 710 streams
The per-stream mechanical rate Smithsonian Folkways Recordings pays songwriters and publishers, calculated monthly from US service revenue and total plays. Historical data covers 2 monthly periods since October 2023 across 1 service plans.
2-month rate trend
Per-stream rate for each Smithsonian Folkways Recordings service plan, month by month. Rates move with the ratio of streaming revenue to plays — a good barometer for the health of songwriter earnings on the platform.
About this data
These rates are the statutory US mechanical royalties payable under Section 115 of the Copyright Act for interactive streaming services. UniteSync tracks the per-period calculations for every major DSP in the United States and updates this page monthly as new usage periods are reported.
The headline number for each service plan is the per-play rate that DSP pays for that tier. Rates differ by plan because the revenue-per-play ratio differs — a family plan spread across four listeners pays less per stream than a premium individual account.
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Complete monthly history for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, most recent first.
Period
Plan
Rate per stream
Jul 2026
Regular
$0.1407716881
Oct 2023
Regular
$0.0111798212
Frequently asked questions
How much does Smithsonian Folkways Recordings pay per stream in mechanical royalties?
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings paid $0.1407717 per stream (Regular) in July 2026. That's roughly 710 streams to earn $100 in mechanical royalties.
Are Smithsonian Folkways Recordings mechanical royalties the same as recording royalties?
No. Mechanical royalties are paid to songwriters and publishers for the composition. Recording (master) royalties are paid to labels and performers for the sound recording. This page only shows mechanicals — the money that flows to the songwriter side of the credits.
Why does the rate change every month?
The US statutory mechanical royalty is calculated as a share of each streaming service's US revenue divided by total plays for that month. When revenue grows faster than streams, the per-stream rate ticks up; when streams outpace revenue, it drops.
How do I know if I've been paid these royalties?
Mechanical royalties are paid to publishers and their administrators, not to distributors. If you self-publish and don't have a mechanical rights administrator, this money is likely sitting unclaimed. Request a free audit to check.
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