Royalties
Track your earnings, understand your royalty statements, and manage payments from LabelGrid.
How royalties work
When listeners stream or download your music:
- Platforms pay LabelGrid - Based on streams, downloads, and other usage
- We process payments - Deducting applicable fees and commissions
- You receive royalties - On a regular payment schedule
Understanding your earnings
Revenue sources
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Streaming | Per-stream payments from platforms |
| Downloads | Revenue from digital purchases |
| YouTube | Content ID and music revenue |
| Sync | Licensing for video, ads, etc. |
What affects earnings
- Stream counts and listener location
- Premium vs. free tier listeners
- Platform-specific payout rates
- Your commission rate
Reports
Earnings reports
- View monthly and quarterly summaries
- Break down by release, track, or platform
- Export data for accounting
Trend analysis
- Track performance over time
- Compare releases
- Identify top-performing tracks and territories
Payments
Payment schedule
- When payments are processed
- Minimum payout thresholds
- Currency and payment methods
Payment methods
- Bank transfer (ACH, SEPA, wire)
- PayPal
- Payoneer (where available)
Royalty guides
- Understanding Reports - Reading your royalty statements
- Payment Schedule - When and how you get paid
- Artist Payouts - Managing payments to artists (for labels)
- Tax Information - Complete your IRS tax forms for payments
Need help?
Questions about royalties? Contact our support team.