How Tally works
Everything about your line, in plain English.
Your line
Your line is sized on what your catalog earns, up to $3M. We approve it once. Then you request funding whenever you sign, release or push a record.
Requesting funding
A request takes a few minutes.
A sample request with sample data. Nothing is sent.
Amount
Enter what you need, up to what’s available to draw.
What it costs
Every request shows the fee and what you pay back before you send it. The fee is paid back over time, so the full amount lands in your account.
Example terms only. Your offer sets yours.
Repayment
We collect from your royalties each month, from a start date set in your offer. You get one statement a month.
Your portal
Sign in with a one-time link. See what’s available, what’s in use and what’s paid back.
Questions
Talk to usWhat is Tally?
Growth credit for music labels. We size a line on your royalties, you request funding when you need it, and your royalties pay it back.
Who is it for?
Independent labels and artist-owned labels with a catalog that earns royalties.
How big can my line be?
Lines start at $100K and go up to $3M, sized on what your catalog earns.
How is it different from a one-off advance?
An advance is one check for one deal. A Tally line stays open, so every signing after the first is a request, not a new negotiation.
What does it cost?
Every request shows the fee and what you pay back before you send it. The fee is paid back over time, not taken out up front.
When do payments start?
It’s set in your offer, and it can include a grace period so your royalties land first. Then we collect from your royalties each month.
What if a month is slow?
[Answer to come from the long-form terms]
Do I give up my masters?
No. You keep your catalog. The songs you fund are tied to the advance until it’s paid back.
Do I need a personal guarantee?
No. We fund against the music.
Do I have to switch distributors?
No. Keep the one you have.
How fast is it?
Once a request is approved, money usually lands in 2 to 5 business days.
Do you work outside the US?
Yes. We’ve signed deals in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
How do I sign in?
With a one-time link we email you. No passwords.
What could your catalog unlock?
Tell us your size and how to reach you. We’ll come back with an offer.