Why Monthly Publishing Royalty Payments Matter for Musicians
For many songwriters, producers, and composers, publishing royalties are some of the most confusing and delayed income streams in the music industry. It’s common for creators to wait years for their publishing royalties.
At Elizabeth Music Group, we operate differently. We believe musicians should be paid as soon as royalties are received, not quarters later.
How Publishing Royalties Are Typically Paid
Traditional publishing companies often collect royalties on quarterly, biannual, or annual cycles. Even when money arrives earlier from societies and pay sources, payouts to artists are frequently delayed due to:
Internal accounting cycles
Batch processing of multiple catalogs
Manual reporting systems
Legacy payment structures
The result? Artists fund their careers while their earned income sits idle.
Our Monthly Payout Philosophy
Elizabeth Music Group pays out publishing royalties every month we receive royalties on your songs.
That means:
No waiting for extremely delayed payout windows
No holding funds until the end of the year
No unnecessary delays between collection and payment
If royalties come in this month, they are processed and paid out the same month.
How Monthly Payouts Work in Practice
Here’s how the process functions behind the scenes:
Global Collection
We collect publishing royalties from PROs, CMOs, and pay sources worldwide.Real-Time Accounting
As royalties are received, they are logged and allocated to your catalog - no batching or long-term holding.Monthly Publishing Payments
Royalties are paid out monthly, reflecting what has actually been collected, not estimates or projections. If you do not meet the minimum monthly payout of $35, the money is held in your account until the next monthly pay period.Ongoing Reporting & Transparency
Artists have visibility into what’s coming in, where it’s coming from, and how it’s being paid.
Why This Matters for Artists
Monthly publishing payouts change how musicians can operate their careers.
Improved cash flow
Instead of waiting months to reinvest, artists can:
Fund new releases
Pay collaborators
Cover studio and marketing expenses
Plan tours and content drops
Financial clarity
Regular payouts make royalties predictable and trackable, helping artists understand what’s working in their catalog.
Trust & transparency
Artists shouldn’t wonder when they’ll be paid for work they’ve already delivered. Monthly payouts remove that uncertainty.
Publishing Royalties Are Not Distributor Royalties
A common misconception is that distributors handle publishing income. They don’t.
Publishing royalties come from:
Songwriter performance income
Mechanical royalties
International collections
Sync licensing usage
Broadcast and public performance
These royalties exist separately from your distributor payments and many artists leave them uncollected or delayed without proper administration.
Built by Musicians, for Musicians
Elizabeth Music Group was built with a simple principle:
If the money is received, the artist should be paid - promptly and fairly.
Monthly royalty payments aren’t a bonus feature. They’re a reflection of how seriously we take transparency, accountability, and artist-first publishing.
In an industry known for delays, we believe speed, clarity, and trust should be the standard.
