MUSIC ROYALTY REPORTING
Make sense of music royalties and distribution statements.
Royalty reports help artists and labels understand earnings reported by digital platforms. Learn what to check in statements, how revenue shares work and which questions to ask your distribution partner.
Know what each report covers
Check the reporting period, platform, territory, track or release identifiers, units or streams, gross and net amounts, currency and any applicable deductions.
Understand revenue shares and deductions
Your agreement should explain the distributor commission, platform-specific deductions, UGC or Content ID fees, payment thresholds and adjustments. Terms vary by provider and service.
Keep catalogue records organised
Keep release metadata, ISRCs, UPCs and royalty statements organised by reporting period. This helps you reconcile reports and answer artist or label partner questions.
How to review a royalty statement
Compare the reported period with the payment date, confirm the royalty split in your agreement, review adjustments and currency conversions, and keep copies of reports. Streaming counts alone do not determine a fixed per-stream rate.
Reporting formats, available revenue sources, statement frequency and payment arrangements depend on the provider and your agreement. Ask for written terms; this page does not promise a specific payout amount or reporting schedule.
Royalty reporting FAQs
Does every stream pay the same amount?
No. Reported revenue can vary by service, territory, subscription type, usage, rights and other factors. Avoid estimating earnings from a single universal per-stream rate.
Can labels request reporting for multiple artists?
Labels can describe their roster, catalogue size and reporting needs during application. Available reporting and account tools must be confirmed for the specific service arrangement.
Discuss your reporting needs.
Tell us how many artists and releases you manage and what you need to reconcile. Our team can review your requirements.