How Much Music

Song

Shell of Light

Burial · Untrue · 2007

low confidence

editorial meaning/overview is present + related listening context is present. Why?

Shell of Light by Burial

Short Answer

How much money does Shell of Light make?

Shell of Light by Burial earns an estimated $70K-$260K/year per year from streaming, licensing, and long-tail catalog replay value.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 19 years after release.

This song remains durable because its mood and texture invite repeat listening rather than one-time consumption.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 92% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2007 and still shows earnings power roughly 19 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for Burial
  • 2 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • low confidence estimate

Shell of Light sits in the top 92% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Shell of Light vs Similar Songs

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Shell of Light Burial $165,000
Archangel
same artist · same album
Burial $205,000
In the Fog I
same era · similar earnings band
Tim Hecker $37,500
Touch It
same era · similar earnings band
Busta Rhymes $390,000

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Why It Still Works

  • Ambient and electronic playlists provide steady discovery.
  • Listener depth and repeat listening help extend catalog value.
  • Critical stature supports long-tail niche demand.

Burial benefits when one recording stays useful across streaming, memory, and licensing contexts long after the release campaign ends.

More Questions About Shell of Light

How much did Shell of Light make in total?

Shell of Light 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 Shell of Light make per stream?

Shell of Light 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 Shell of Light?

Shell of Light by Burial is modeled from the best available catalog and platform signals, but the exact master and publishing splits are not fully public.

Show ownership and assumptions

Shell of Light by Burial is modeled from the best available catalog and platform signals, but the exact master and publishing splits are not fully public.

Supporting Revenue Context

  • Ambient and electronic playlists provide steady discovery.
  • Listener depth and repeat listening help extend catalog value.
  • Critical stature supports long-tail niche demand.
  • Lifetime estimate: The strongest catalog songs can continue to earn for many years if they remain easy to place, easy to remember, and easy to replay.

Modeled top-line estimate

The headline number is a modeled annual revenue range because a specific artist-side split is not available yet.

  • Gross track revenue is not shown separately here, so the page emphasizes the best available directional estimate.
  • Ownership context is incomplete here, so the estimate should be treated as directional rather than contract-precise.
  • All figures are annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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