The primary factors in this are how much they get played, whether they're on a label, and how many people are in their band. The performance royalty is based o

The primary factors in this are how much they get played, whether they're on a label, and how many people are in their band. The performance royalty is based on number of streams, split 50% to the label, then 50% cut between all performers on the recording. A 10-piece band of percussionists, on a label, getting played in new age isn't going to make much.