Staged payout, not single-shot
If streaming anomalies appear between tranches (e.g. bot traffic, plagiarism strikes), we pause the next tranche and sort it out together — this protects you from recoupment debt on non-authentic streams.
ADVANCE · RECOUPMENT · NON-RECOURSE
Cash against yourfuture royalties.
For established OGRECORDS™ artists with proven streaming numbers. Thousands of euros net, online signing via eSignatures, paid in tranches to your bank. No personal liability — repayment only from your royalties.
WHAT YOU GET
Major-label advance — for indies.
What big labels do, now in your hands. No acquisition calls. No equity giveaway. No hidden clauses.
Thousands of euros net
Your exact advance amount depends on your recent streaming numbers + catalog depth. Personal cap in the low five-figures range, walked through during your individual onboarding call.
3-tranche payout schedule
50% straight after contract signing, 25% after 30 days check-in, 25% after 60 days. Protects you from cashflow shock — protects us from fraud.
Non-recourse
Recoupment runs 1:1 from your royalties. If streams come in below expectations, you have zero personal liability. No collections, no credit score hit.
Online contract in 5 minutes
Contract gets generated live with your numbers, you sign through our eSignatures integration. No PDF ping-pong, no lawyer fees. AI- and Fraud-Manifesto are part of every advance agreement.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps.
01
Eligibility check
On the 1st of every month our system auto-checks whether you qualify: at least 3 releases, a few months on the platform, connected Spotify-for-Artists, KYC done.
02
Personal offer
If eligible, your dashboard shows a concrete offer: amount, discount fee, expected recoupment window. Internally an AI pre-check (catalog, streaming authenticity, social) runs — anomalies route into manual review.
03
Online signing
You accept the offer and sign via eSignatures.com. Contract carries the exact amounts, recoupment mechanic, AI manifesto and fraud-protection clauses — full text always live at /ai-manifesto and /fraud-manifesto.
04
Tranched payout
Tranche 1 (50%) within 24h of signing via SEPA. Tranche 2 (25%) +30d, tranche 3 (25%) +60d — subject to check-in. Recoupment starts from your next royalty statement.
SAFETY & FAIRNESS
Why we have tranches + manifestos.
AI manifesto & fraud manifesto
At signing you confirm our position on AI-generated music (transparent declaration) and fraud detection (bot streams get discounted). Both manifestos are public + bound into the distribution agreement.
No personal liability
Even if your royalties don't cover the expected recoupment, we don't come after you personally. After 24 months under 50% recouped, the remainder is written off — advance investors and OGRECORDS™ bear the loss.
WHAT IS A ROYALTY ADVANCE
Cash on your future royalties — how the advance works with OGRECORDS™.
A royalty advance is a cash advance on income your releases are yet to earn: several thousand euros net, paid out in three staggered tranches to your account. With OGRECORDS™ the eligibility check runs automatically every month — requirements include at least 3 releases and a few months on the platform. If you qualify, you get a concrete offer right in your dashboard and sign the contract online in around 5 minutes.
The difference is in the model: the advance is non-recourse. You carry no personal risk and take on no debt model — the amount is recouped solely from your future royalties. If your income falls short of the expectation, we claim nothing from you personally. Instead of a single shot we pay in tranches, so we can sort things out together if streaming anomalies show up before the next tranche is released.
What matters for you as an artist: you take on no hidden obligation and you keep full control of your catalog. The advance is a tool, not a loan — built for established artists with provable streaming numbers who want to reinvest into the next release faster. See how it ties into your delivery at /distribution.
FAQ
Most common questions.
The discount fee depends on your individual risk score (catalog depth, streaming stability, account age) and is shown transparently in the offer. Rule of thumb: substantially below classic label advances, meaningfully above banking credit — we're not a loan, we're royalty pre-financing.
READY FOR AN ADVANCE?
Check eligibility.Three clicks.
Dashboard checks live whether you qualify + shows your prospective advance range. No application form — fully automated.