Royalties & Statements
Every month we'll generate you a statement for all the royalties you've earned in a month.
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Transition to Our New Royalty System on October 16th, 2024From October 16th, 2024 your royalties may look different. Here's why.
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.
Reviewing Performance
Discover cool ways to review how your music is performing.
What if I don't recognise a store?Found a store you've never heard of before? No worries. Here's why.
How do I see a breakdown of how much revenue I made?Gain deep insights into how your release is performing across stores.
Downloading Statements
Go through each sales line individually or get summary reports.
Understanding your Statement CSV ExportHere's what each of the headers in your CSV export mean.
How can I download my royalty statement?You get a new statement each month. Here's how to download it.