Royalties are the earnings you receive when your music is streamed, downloaded, or used on digital platforms. Understanding how royalties work is essential for managing expectations and tracking income correctly. SunoDistro provides a transparent system to report royalties once they are received from music platforms.

This page explains how royalties are generated, how they are reported, and why earnings may appear with a delay.

What Are Music Royalties?

Music royalties are payments generated when your music is consumed on supported platforms. These earnings can come from:

• Streams on music platforms

• Downloads from digital stores

• Usage on video or social platforms

• Monetized user-generated content (where applicable)

Each platform calculates royalties based on its own payout model.

How Royalties Are Generated on Platforms

Royalties are not fixed per stream. Platforms consider multiple factors, such as:

• Number of streams or plays

• Listener location

• Subscription type (free or paid)

• Platform-specific payout rules

Because of this, two artists with the same number of streams may earn different amounts.

How SunoDistro Handles Royalties

SunoDistro does not estimate or generate royalties on its own. Instead, it:

1. Distributes your music to selected platforms

2. Receives official royalty reports from platforms

3. Displays reported earnings in your dashboard

Royalties only appear after platforms send confirmed reports. This reporting process is controlled by the platforms themselves.

Why Royalties Are Not Instant

It is important to understand that royalties are always delayed in the music industry.

Common reasons include:

• Platforms report earnings monthly or in cycles

• Data verification takes time

• Different platforms follow different reporting schedules

A delay does not mean your music is not earning.

Types of Earnings You May See

Depending on where your music is distributed, your earnings may include:

• Streaming royalties from music platforms

• Download revenue from digital stores

• YouTube or Content ID revenue (if enabled)

Not all platforms pay at the same rate, and some focus more on discovery than payouts.

Why Earnings May Vary or Show Zero

There are several normal reasons why earnings may appear low or temporarily show zero:

• Reports have not arrived yet

• Streams occurred in low-payout regions

• The release is new

• The platform has not finalized its report

This is common, especially for recent releases.

Viewing Royalties in Your Dashboard

Once royalty data is received, it becomes visible in your Royalties / Earnings section. From there, you can:

• Track reported earnings

• Monitor performance over time

• Identify which platforms generate income

Always rely on dashboard data rather than assumptions based on stream counts alone.

Important Things to Keep in Mind

• Royalties depend on platform policies

• Earnings fluctuate over time

• Social platforms prioritize reach over revenue

• Patience is required for accurate reporting

Understanding these points helps avoid confusion.

Best Practices for Artists

• Distribute music to all relevant platforms

• Use accurate metadata and artwork

• Promote music consistently

• Avoid frequent takedowns or re-uploads

Long-term consistency supports better results.

Conclusion

Royalties on SunoDistro are reported transparently based on official data received from platforms. While earnings are not instant and may vary, SunoDistro ensures that once reports are confirmed, they are reflected accurately in your dashboard.

By understanding how royalties work and setting realistic expectations, artists can manage their releases more effectively and focus on long-term growth.