Paid or Played? – a simple recoupment calculator for music artists

Name: Paid or Played? – a simple recoupment calculator for music artists
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Author: lorenzosch

by lorenzosch·Jun 1, 2026·3 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●●SolidSolve My ProblemNiche Gem

Exposes opaque recoupment math that labels rarely explain clearly.

Strengths

•Scenario meter lets artists test revenue thresholds before signing
•Breaks down advance, marketing, and video costs into recoupable balance
•Educational focus helps artists understand deal mechanics, not just numbers

Weaknesses

•No way to save or compare multiple deal scenarios side-by-side
•Limited to new master royalties, excludes publishing or touring income

Post Description

I built a small tool for artists to understand when a music deal actually starts paying them.

You enter the advance, marketing/video costs, other recoupable expenses, royalty rate, and revenue scenario. The tool shows how much the label needs to make before the artist starts seeing new master royalties.

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