Song

505

Arctic Monkeys · Favourite Worst Nightmare · 2007

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $280K-$830K/year
Gross track revenue $780K-$2.3M/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
505 by Arctic Monkeys

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Short Answer

How much money does 505 make?

505 by Arctic Monkeys is modeled at $280K-$830K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: 505 is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

505 stays commercially durable because it is emotionally direct, easy to revisit, and well suited to long-tail catalog listening.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 33% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2007 and still shows earnings power roughly 19 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 3 tracked songs for Arctic Monkeys
  • 1 tracks on the linked album page
  • Apple Music preview available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Streaming and catalog discovery keep the song generating recurring revenue.
  • Playlist longevity supports steady repeat listening over time.
  • Licensing and cultural familiarity can create additional earnings beyond baseline streams.

505 sits in the top 33% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

How It Compares

505 is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
505
current page
Arctic Monkeys $555,000
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
same artist · same genre
Arctic Monkeys $510,000
Do I Wanna Know?
same artist · same genre
Arctic Monkeys $795,000
No One
same era · similar earnings band
Alicia Keys $540,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $780K-$2.3M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $280K-$830K/year
36% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $210K-$660K/year
64% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About 505

How much did 505 make in total?

505 does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does 505 make per stream?

505 does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns 505?

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Show ownership and assumptions

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$780K-$2.3M/year
Estimated artist-side cut$280K-$830K/year
Estimated label master share$210K-$660K/year
Estimated publishing share$95K-$290K/year
Estimated songwriter share$85K-$250K/year
MastersUsually split between label-controlled masters and artist royalty participation
PublishingPublishing is typically shared across writers, producers, and publishers
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is confirmed in this estimate

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from streaming scale, catalog replay value, and sync utility, using typical rights splits across masters, publishing, and writers.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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