Song

ROYGBIV

Boards of Canada · Music Has the Right to Children · 1998

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 $55K-$170K/year
Gross track revenue $110K-$330K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
ROYGBIV by Boards of Canada

Short Answer

How much money does ROYGBIV make?

ROYGBIV by Boards of Canada is modeled at $55K-$170K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: ROYGBIV 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 listener memory and long-tail streaming.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 90% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1998 and still shows earnings power roughly 28 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 3 tracked songs for Boards of Canada
  • 18 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Playlist and mood-based streaming support repeat listening over long periods.
  • Steady niche demand and reissue interest can keep the track earning.
  • Licensing and soundtrack-style use can materially improve the long tail.

ROYGBIV sits in the top 90% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 28 years after release.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

How It Compares

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

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
ROYGBIV
current page
Boards of Canada $112,500
Everything You Do Is a Balloon
same artist · same genre
Boards of Canada $100,000
Dayvan Cowboy
same artist · same genre
Boards of Canada $127,500
Gantz Graf
same genre · similar earnings band
Autechre $80,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $110K-$330K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $55K-$170K/year
51% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $15K-$40K/year
49% of the lead revenue lane

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

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More Questions About ROYGBIV

How much did ROYGBIV make in total?

ROYGBIV 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 ROYGBIV make per stream?

ROYGBIV 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 ROYGBIV?

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$110K-$330K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$55K-$170K/year
Estimated label master share$15K-$40K/year
Estimated publishing share$15K-$40K/year
Estimated songwriter share$15K-$40K/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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