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The MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective)
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a nonprofit organization designated by the US Copyright Office under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 to administer blanket mechanical licenses for interactive streaming and download services in the United States. Founded in 2021, The MLC has over 85,000 Members and has processed over $4 billion in total royalties as of March 2026. Membership is free, and The MLC distributes 100% of collected royalties without deducting commission.
SOZA (Slovak Performing and Mechanical Rights Society)
SOZA (Slovak Performing and Mechanical Rights Society) is Slovakia's collective management organization for music authors, founded in 1922 and based in Bratislava. It licenses public performance, broadcasting, reproduction, and mechanical rights for musical works, operating under authorization from Slovakia's Ministry of Culture. SOZA is a member of CISAC, BIEM, and GESAC, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022.
Proton SoundSystem
Proton SoundSystem is a US-based music distributor founded by Jason Wohlstadter of Proton Radio. Designed for electronic music labels, with 1200+ independent labels on the platform. No upfront or recurring fees. 30% commission on sales, 70% to label. Distributes to Beatport, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, MixCloud, YouTube, Tidal, Deezer, TraxSource, Juno, Tencent/Alibaba/NetEase (China), and more. Best Beatport deal in the industry with +10% mechanical royalties and +5% as exclusive label. Smart contracts, compilation tool, DJ Mixes on Spotify and Apple Music, promo pool platform. Label-focused, not artist-focused. Best for electronic music labels.
