When it comes to publishing contracts, the publishing royalty share is one detail you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on. If a demo you pitch through Strawberry Fields gets picked up, what happens next with royalties at StreamMusic? Let’s lay it out clearly.
Publishing companies exist to back up composers, send out briefs, pitch demos, and handle copyright once a track goes live. In return, they take a percentage of royalties. That’s why knowing your royalty share is such a big deal. StreamMusic’s approach keeps things refreshingly simple. Everything runs on three principles: Minimum Guarantee, Basic 20, and Full Song Fee.
1. Minimum Guarantee
Your past publishing deal sets the floor. If another company signed you at 15%, we’ll guarantee the same 15% here, not higher. This only applies to demo utilization promotion contracts (not overseas copyright management), but the idea is simple: show proof of your previous contract, and you’ll never end up with worse terms. Think of it as your “safety net.”
2. Basic 20
Signing your very first contract? You start with the 80/20 split—80% for you, 20% for us. Other publishers may take 30% or even close to half. We never go over 20%. That’s one reason new composers find our terms especially fair—it’s a clear, no-surprises entry point. Additional terms: per-song contract / worldwide coverage / 5-year term
3. Full Song Fee
When a track is released, the production company pays a song fee (advance). Some publishers skim off the top. We don’t. You get the full payment—100% yours, no strings attached. And if you’re curious about the numbers, we’ll show you the exact figure paid by the production company. Total transparency.
At StreamMusic, our contracts are built on fairness and clarity. With Minimum Guarantee, Basic 20, and Full Song Fee, composers can skip the fine-print headache and focus on what matters most: creating music that shines.