Independent artist finance model
Revenue split calculator
Enter an artist's actual numbers across streaming, sync, merch, and touring, then adjust deal terms to see exactly how revenue splits between label, distributor, manager, and artist — and what lands in the artist's pocket.
Streaming royalties
Sync licensing
Merch
Touring
Manager commission
Deal structure
Master royalties are paid on the recording and flow through the label/distributor. Composition royalties are paid separately to the songwriter/publisher and usually sit outside a recording contract, even in most 360 deals — the "distributor %" on that row represents a publishing administration or co-publishing cut rather than a label. Merch and touring are only touched by a label in 360-style deals.
Where the money goes
| Stream | Gross | Label | Distributor | Artist (pre-mgmt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist take-home / year | $0 | |||
| Artist take-home / month | $0 | |||
This model simplifies real contracts: it doesn't account for recoupment of advances, cross-collateralization, territory splits, or PRO/mechanical vs. label share nuances in streaming royalties. Use it to compare deal structures directionally, not as a substitute for reviewing an actual contract.