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Epidemic Sound artist Eric Jacobsen

Need Iconic Classical Music For Your Content? Epidemic Sound’s Got You Covered

Amid a 90% surge in classical music use in YouTube videos during 2022, we're excited to unveil the Classical Essentials collection. Tailored for creators, it features iconic reworkings of Vivaldi, Mozart, and Schumann – elevate your content with timeless melodies today.

Step Into Christmas With Jordin Sparks’ Festive Covers EP

Get into the Christmas spirit with four brand-new covers from Jordin Sparks!

Epidemic Sound artist Chibi Power

Why You Should Go Beyond Royalty-Free Music For Your Business

Want to find a simple, safe music license for your business? Epidemic Sound’s got you covered. Learn how to take your enterprise beyond royalty-free and keep your content safe.

The Sound of Gamers

The Sound of Gamers: Music Trends in Gaming Content

The role of music in gaming content on YouTube is critical – learn which trends and genres are making waves with content creators in this report.

Using a single-track license

Just Need One Track? Use Our Single-Track License

At Epidemic Sound, we don’t just offer subscriptions. With TrackShop, you can license individual tracks to suit personal projects, client work, and more.

video-to-video ai

Video-to-Video AI: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Video-to-video AI became a hot-button topic in mid-2023. But what is it, how do you use it, and is it right for you?

Using new camera gear

3 Camera Accessories & Pieces of Gear You Should Own

Camera accessories and gear are essential add-ons to make your footage pop and bring out the best in your shots. Learn about the top three accessories today.

Testing camera lens quality

Camera Lens Quality: 6 Things to Look Out For

Camera lens quality is a tough topic to crack. Let’s discuss what to look for so you can understand which camera lens is right for you.

Watching AI-generated video content

What You Need to Know About AI-Generated Video Content in 2023

AI-generated video content continues to dominate the headlines. But how do you make it, is it OK to use, and can Google detect it and penalize you?

Exporting in Final Cut Pro

How to Export in Final Cut Pro: A Step-By-Step Guide

Ever wondered how to export from Final Cut Pro to YouTube, MP4, and more? Learn all about that today with our pro ambassador, Meredith Marsh.

How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel

How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel

YouTube is a great platform for connecting with an audience while making money from it. Here's how to monetize your channel, along with a few other ways to earn money on YouTube.

Shooting a sunrise

How to Clean Your Camera Lens: Pro Tips & Cleaning Solutions

Want to know how to clean camera lenses? Learn what the best way is, if you should clean with alcohol, how to clean an iPhone camera lens, and more.

Filming a suspenseful scene

How to Nail Suspense in Your Video Content

Suspense can take your content to nail-biting new highs. Learn how to create suspense in film & video content, & find some of the best tracks for the job.

Taking photos on a travel camera

The Best Small Cameras for Travel Content

Want to know what the best travel cameras are? Let’s look at which are the cheapest, which are the smallest, and which will get you the shot you need.

The Future of the Creator Economy Report 2023

The Future of the Creator Economy Report 2023

Trends in Earnings, Monetization, Music and AI in the Creator Economy

How to use sound effects

How to Use Sound Effects and Why They’re Important

Find the best royalty-free sound effects, learn how to edit them effectively into your footage, and make your content shine with Epidemic Sound!

Listening to music

7 Things an Attorney Recommends Brands to Consider When Using Music in Content

If you think using music in branded content is confusing, you’re not alone – it can be. We chatted to a legal expert to explain best practices and find the right solutions for you.

How to Nail Audio Mixing For Video

Learn how to mix audio for video, which apps to use, what the perfect audio levels for video are, and more.

Twitch Music Rules: What Music Can You Play on Twitch in 2023?

Twitch Music Rules: What Music Can You Play on Twitch in 2023?

Ever since the DMCA takedowns in the second half of 2020, there's been serious confusion regarding which music is safe to use on Twitch. Let’s go in-depth on how to use music safely in your streams.

What are music stems?

What Are Stems in Music Production?

Ever heard the term ‘stems'? If you have, you might want to learn more, and if you haven’t, you’re probably curious about this mysterious term. Let’s get into it.

Downloading TikTok videos

How to Download TikTok Videos

Want to save a specific TikTok? Learn how to download any TikTok video, with or without a watermark.

Filming for SnapTik app

What Is SnapTik and How Does It Work?

SnapTik is a popular way to save TikTok videos with no watermarks. But is it OK to use & is it free? Read the full guide to SnapTik here!

New Plans for Even Better Content Creation

Product Updates

New Plans for Even Better Content Creation

Everything you need to know about the revamped Personal and Commercial plans.

How to License Music in 2023

How to License Music in 2023

Licensing music is essential for creators to avoid copyright claims and it’s core to respecting artists' intellectual property. Let's dig into the different types of music licenses and answer some common questions about using music in content.

Grammys, Grandmas & Afroblues: A Chat With Ebo Krdum

Grammys, Grandmas & Afroblues: A Chat With Ebo Krdum

Ebo Krdum is a Sudanese-Swedish self-taught singer, guitarist, artist, actor, and activist. He creates contemporary political Afroblues & Afrobeat music – learn all about his new album, his Swedish Grammy win and more.