Music royalty accounting software for independent labels
Upload royalty data, map statements, calculate royalties and generate clear artist reports from one clean workspace.
Built for music royalty workflows
Everything you need to manage royalties
Upload distributor statements
Import supported royalty CSVs, review recognised fields and resolve mapping exceptions before processing.
Bring supported distributor and DSP CSV exports into a review workflow. Confirm the source layout, check recognised columns and resolve exceptions before processing; unsupported files may need assisted review.
Map CSVs and royalty reports
Intelligent column mapping detects statement structures and transforms raw data into structured royalty records.
Save mapping templates for recurring imports. Handle edge cases with manual overrides. Preview transformed data before committing to ensure accuracy.
Generate artist statements
Create clear, professional royalty statements your artists can understand. Export as PDF or share via portal.
Customizable statement templates with your branding. Break down earnings by release, territory, and platform. Include historical comparisons and trend data.
Track recoupment and deductions
Manage advances, recoupment schedules, and deductions with full transparency and audit trails.
Set up recoupment waterfalls for complex deal structures. Track marketing costs, distribution fees, and other deductions. Artists see exactly where every dollar goes.
Keep contributor and rights data connected
Link splits, contributors, and ownership to every royalty calculation. No more scattered spreadsheets.
Capture writer, producer, and performer credits at the point of creation. Link IPI/IPN numbers and PRO affiliations. Sync with split sheet approvals automatically.
Compliance-ready records
Maintain audit trails and approval workflows that stand up to scrutiny from artists, accountants, and auditors.
Keep available timestamps, approval records and supporting history close to statement review. Confirm audit coverage and export scope for your workspace; professional accounting and legal review remain your responsibility.
From statement to artist report
Upload royalty data
Import supported royalty CSVs, review recognised fields and resolve mapping exceptions before processing.
Review and approve
Check mapped data, resolve any discrepancies, and approve statements before calculations run.
Calculate royalties
Roster applies splits, deductions, and recoupment rules to generate accurate artist balances.
Generate statements
Create professional artist statements and share via portal or export. Keep full audit trails.
Why Roster is different
Royalty software that starts where the work starts
Capture data before disputes
Roster captures splits, contributors, and approvals before royalties arrive. This means cleaner accounting and fewer disputes downstream.
Fast, modern, affordable
Built for speed and simplicity. Start with a $0 fixed base fee and no artist-count cap; processing usage and optional features are charged separately. No enterprise sales process. No legacy software complexity.
Frequently asked questions
What is music royalty accounting software?
Music royalty accounting software helps labels, publishers, and managers calculate, track, and report royalties owed to artists and rights holders. It replaces manual spreadsheet workflows with structured systems that handle statement ingestion, split calculations, recoupment tracking, and artist reporting.
Who is RosterRoyalties built for?
Roster is built for independent record labels, music publishers, artist managers, distributors, and music accountants who need a cleaner way to manage royalty workflows without enterprise complexity or pricing.
Can I upload CSV royalty statements?
Yes. Roster supports CSV imports with mapping and validation. Confirm the source layout, review recognised fields and resolve exceptions before processing; unsupported files may need assisted review.
Does Roster support artist statements?
Yes. Roster generates clear, professional royalty statements that show artists exactly what they earned, from which sources, with what deductions. Statements can be exported as PDF or shared via the artist portal.
Does Roster handle split sheets?
Yes. Roster supports contributor records and split approval workflows that can inform royalty calculations. Review the agreed terms and the applicable accounting scope before approving statements; split approval is not certification of legal ownership.
Does Roster process payments?
Roster currently supports invoice and payment-ready workflows. Native payout and payment partner integrations are part of the product roadmap.
Ready to simplify royalty accounting?
See the royalty accounting workflow, or book a demo to discuss your data and reporting needs.