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Music Royalty Distribution

The distribution of music royalties to independent artists versus those signed to major labels, including the impact of recoupment and distributor fees.

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Feb 1, 2026
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What portion of streaming royalties paid to labels actually reaches independent artists after label recoupment and distributor fees?

who self-distribute typically keep the lion’s share of the recording royalties after distributor fees—often roughly 75–90% of the label's gross recording payout—whereas artists signed to major-label d...

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