How the Royalties Process Works
InterSpace Distribution collects 100% of your streaming royalties from all DSPs and pays them out to you. Here is a complete breakdown of how the process works.
Step 1 — Streams Are Counted
Every time your music is streamed, downloaded, or used on a licensed platform, the DSP counts that activity and calculates a royalty payment based on their per-stream rate. Rates vary by platform, country, and listener subscription type.
Step 2 — DSPs Report to InterSpace
Streaming platforms typically report royalty data on a monthly basis, with a lag of 2–3 months. This means royalties earned in January may not appear in your dashboard until March or April.
Step 3 — InterSpace Credits Your Account
Once we receive payment from DSPs, your earnings are credited to your InterSpace wallet. You will see these reflected in the Finance / Royalties section of your dashboard.
Step 4 — You Request a Payout
When your balance reaches the minimum threshold, you can request a payout. Payouts are processed to your registered payment method.
Types of Royalties
Streaming Royalties (Master/Neighbouring Rights)
Earned every time your recording is streamed — tied to your sound recording and collected via InterSpace.
Publishing Royalties (Composition)
Earned every time the underlying composition is played. Collected through performing rights organisations (PROs) like COSON, ASCAP, BMI, PRS, etc. InterSpace collects master royalties; publishing royalties may require separate PRO registration.
Sync Royalties
Earned when your music is licensed for use in film, TV, ads, or games. Contact our team if you receive a sync licensing enquiry.
How Much Will I Earn Per Stream?
Royalty rates are set by each DSP and vary widely. As a general guide:
- Spotify: $0.003–$0.005 per stream
- Apple Music: $0.007–$0.01 per stream
- YouTube: $0.001–$0.002 per view
- Boomplay / African platforms: Rates vary by territory
Your actual earnings depend on the country of the listener, their subscription type, and the platform payout pool.