€2 million in royalties distributed: the breakdown behind ANote Music’s payout growth

ANote Music’s accelerated growth in payouts volume is visible in the latest milestone: €2 million in royalties distributed, reached shortly after the end of Q1 2026, effectively doubling the total distributions in 18 months — with €250,000 paid in the first four months of 2026 alone. 

Beyond the milestone, the numbers tell the story of where the platform stands today: 

• Royalty distributions on the platform are becoming more frequent, with an average of one royalty distribution every three days.
• This is the result of an increasing number of assets on the platform. There are now 36 music catalogues available on the ANote Music marketplace, each distributing royalties according to its own schedule, whether monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.
• ANote Music now collects royalties from over 20 royalty sources and players of the music industry, including national collective management organisations (CMOs), performance rights organisations (PROs), record labels such as Sony Music and Warner Music, and publishers such as Warner Chappell and Universal Music Publishing.

The best way to understand the dynamics behind the numbers is to look at them in context. In this article we break down this benchmark with a thorough look at the first months of 2026, to answer a few key questions:

• What were the highlights of the first four months of 2026?
• How much was distributed in royalties per month in the first quarter of 2026?
• Which new catalogues were listed in 2026 so far?

What were the highlights of the first four months of 2026?

Among the highlights of the first four months of 2026 on the ANote Music platform: 

• €250,000 in royalties distributed to investors portfolios, spread across 40 royalty payouts, meaning investors received royalties every three days on averag
• €161,000 in royalties distributed in the first quarter of 2026, corresponding to an increase of +29% year over year.
• 3 new catalogues listed, expanding investment opportunities with the MRI Gospel, Funk and R&B Catalogue, the Survivor - Destiny’s Child Manager Catalogue, and the Early Years - Destiny’s Child Manager Catalogue.

How much was distributed in royalties per month in the first quarter of 2026 on ANote Music?

While monthly totals can vary depending on the reporting and payment calendars of distributors, collecting societies, and labels, the overall trend shows a higher volume of royalties flowing through the platform compared to previous periods.

• March was the month with the highest amount distributed (€98,500) and the strongest year-over-year increase, with a 66% rise in royalties distributed to investors.
• The €250,000 distributed in royalties so far in 2026, represents a 20% increase year-over-year.

Which are the new catalogues listed in 2026 so far?

In the first four months of the year, three new catalogues were listed on the ANote Music platform:

MRI Gospel, Funk and R&B Catalogue: 

This catalogue grants access to master rights royalties from a diversified repertoire of over 1,800 tracks spanning Gospel, Funk/Disco, R&B, Country, and Pop, performed by globally recognised artists and counting over 2 billion cumulative Spotify streams.

Among the tracks included are timeless classics such as:

• “Le Freak” by CHIC
• “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
• “Summer Madness” by Kool & The Gang
• “T.O.N.Y.” by Solange and many more.

With a total payout of €1,395,50* distributed in the platform, investors owning catalogue shares of this article already received their first payout this year. With a quarterly distribution of royalties this catalogue is estimated to pay again in July and October this year.

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Survivor - Destiny’s Child Manager Catalogue: 

This catalogue grants access to the manager’s commission on master rights royalties from Survivor, Destiny’s Child’s third studio album and the second best-selling album of their career.

The album includes some of the group’s most successful songs, such as:

• “Independent Women Part I”: 11 weeks at No. 1 in the U.S. and over 340 million streams on Spotify.
• “Survivor”: currently the group’s second most-streamed track on Spotify, with over 500 million streams.
• “Bootylicious”: the group’s fourth and final U.S. No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100.

This catalogue already completed its first distribution, with €13,689.31 paid out among investors owning shares. Following its semi-annual schedule, the next distribution is expected in October 2026.

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Early Years - Destiny’s Child Manager Catalogue: 

This catalogue grants access to the manager’s commission on master rights royalties from Destiny’s Child’s first two studio albums, Destiny’s Child (1998) and The Writing’s on the Wall (1999).

The catalogue includes some of the group’s early breakthrough hits, such as:

• “Say My Name”: Destiny’s Child’s most streamed song with over 1 billion Spotify streams and winner of two Grammy Awards. 
• “Bills, Bills, Bills”: the group’s first U.S. No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100.
• “Jumpin’, Jumpin’”: one of the standout singles from The Writing’s on the Wall and among the group’s most recognisable late-1990s hits.
• “No, No, No Pt.2: one of Destiny’s Child’s earliest breakthrough singles, helping introduce the group to a wider international audience.

Investors holding shares in this catalogue received their first payout in April, with a total of €9,762.69 distributed. As this catalogue follows a semi-annual schedule, the next payout is estimated for October 2026.

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Ready to receive part of the next million? Create your account on ANote Music to explore the available catalogues and discover how music royalties can become part of your investment portfolio through the platform. 

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*This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Performance and returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time.

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