Song

Dayvan Cowboy

Boards of Canada · The Campfire Headphase · 2005

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 $65K-$190K/year
Gross track revenue $130K-$390K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada

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Short Answer

How much money does Dayvan Cowboy make?

Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada is modeled at $65K-$190K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

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

This recording leans on atmosphere, texture, and replayable mood, which makes it durable in both listener memory and long-tail streaming.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 88% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2005 and still shows earnings power roughly 21 years later
  • Ranks #1 among 3 tracked songs for Boards of Canada
  • 15 tracks on the linked album page
  • Apple Music preview available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Playlist and mood-based streaming support repeat listening over long periods.
  • Electronic tracks can keep earning through steady niche demand and reissue interest.
  • Licensing and soundtrack-style use can materially improve long-tail economics.

Dayvan Cowboy sits in the top 88% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

How It Compares

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

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Dayvan Cowboy
current page
Boards of Canada $127,500
ROYGBIV
same artist · same genre
Boards of Canada $112,500
Everything You Do Is a Balloon
same artist · same genre
Boards of Canada $100,000
Be Yourself
same era · similar earnings band
Audioslave $167,500

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $130K-$390K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $65K-$190K/year
49% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $15K-$45K/year
51% of the lead revenue lane

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

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More Questions About Dayvan Cowboy

How much did Dayvan Cowboy make in total?

Dayvan Cowboy 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 Dayvan Cowboy make per stream?

Dayvan Cowboy 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 Dayvan Cowboy?

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

Show ownership and assumptions

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

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$130K-$390K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$65K-$190K/year
Estimated label master share$15K-$45K/year
Estimated publishing share$15K-$45K/year
Estimated songwriter share$15K-$45K/year
MastersLikely split between artist-affiliated control and distribution-side participation
PublishingPublishing appears concentrated on the writer or small rightsholder group
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is assumed here

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from niche streaming depth, catalog replay value, and selective licensing, using creator-leaning rights splits.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on niche 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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