
How Music Royalties Are Divided: A Complete Guide to Royalties, Splits, and Who Gets Paid
A clear guide to music royalties, splits, publishing, streaming payouts, and who really gets paid in today’s music industry.
Understanding streaming royalties and music earnings

A clear guide to music royalties, splits, publishing, streaming payouts, and who really gets paid in today’s music industry.

What artists actually earn from platinum records, covering streaming royalties, major label recoupment, and the power of independent ownership.

A comprehensive guide to the thirteen essential music royalty streams every artist must track and collect in 2026.

Learn exactly how streaming royalties work, what factors affect your earnings, and how to estimate income across platforms. This guide empowers independent artists, songwriters, and labels to plan releases, track revenue, and maximize streaming income.

Wondering how long it will take to hit 1 million streams? The Target Streams Calculator uses your current growth rate and streaming performance to estimate realistic timelines, helping you plan releases, marketing, and career growth.

Manage royalties across your entire catalog with ease. The Advanced Multi-Track Calculator handles co-writer splits, individual track performance, and platform-specific earnings—perfect for producers, songwriters, and artists growing their discography.

Discover exactly how many streams you need to reach your music income goals. The Reverse Royalty Calculator flips the standard royalty math, letting independent artists and songwriters plan for $1,000/month, label splits, and more with real, actionable insights.