Royalties & Statements
Every month we'll generate you a statement for all the royalties you've earned in a month.
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How Royalties Work
Let's get the basics first on how royalties work and when you'll get paid.
- Royalty Reporting ScheduleWe report and pay you your royalties every month according to the schedule listed below.
- When will I see my first report?Getting paid for the first time can be exciting. Learn when you'll get that first report.
- How much do stores pay per stream?The amount varies per store, product and territory so there's really no definitive answer.
- How often does Spare Music post royalty reports?We make a new statement available to you every month.
- Why do I have negative transactions in my report?There's a few reasons why there might be a negative value.
Reporting Notices
Information on what reports are included in each months reporting.
- January 2026 Reporting NoticeThe January 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- February 2026 Reporting NoticeThe February 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- March 2026 Reporting NoticeThe March 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- April 2026 Reporting NoticeThe April 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- May 2026 Reporting NoticeThe May 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- July 2026 Reporting NoticeThe July 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- August 2026 Reporting NoticeThe August 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- September 2026 Reporting NoticeThe September 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
- October 2026 Reporting NoticeThe October 2026 royalty reports are now available. This article breaks down which reporting periods are included for each store and platform in this release.
Reviewing Performance
Discover cool ways to review how your music is performing.
Downloading Statements
Go through each sales line individually or get summary reports.