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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.

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How to Make Your Video Content Pop With Cinematic Music

Classical music is far from old-school – it’s the fastest-growing genre in the world right now. If you want to give your content a cinematic feel, check out these tips and tricks.

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Sound of the Internet 2022: The Music Most Loved by Creators This Year

At Epidemic Sound, we believe music is one of the most important elements of video production. Let’s dig into the music that creators loved in 2022.

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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.

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How to Get Your First 1000 Followers on Instagram

Instagram continues to be one of the best platforms for growing an audience. Here are 16 tips on how to get your first 1000 followers on Instagram.

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Epidemic Sound Presents: Behind the Sound

At Epidemic Sound, we care about our music creators. After all, without them, we don’t exist. They’re the lifeblood of our company, and as such, we spotlight them as often as possible. Here’s our latest celebration: our YouTube series, ‘Behind the Sound!’

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Adobe Premiere Pro vs. After Effects: Which is Better?

What's the difference between Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, and when should you use which software? Let's get into the nitty-gritty of Adobe's two frontrunner post-production apps.

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How the Soundtrack Will Make Or Break Your Content

Music is one of life’s greatest joys. It soundtracks big-budget movies, video games, TV commercials, social media videos, digital ads… music is everywhere and everything, but what role does it play in content creation? Spoiler alert: bad music kills good video.

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How to Use Copyright Music on Instagram

If you’ve ever wanted to use copyright music on Instagram, you’ve likely struggled to find the real facts. Today, we’re giving you all the rules and requirements to use copyright music on Instagram.

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Faces of Epidemic: Martina Levin

Epidemic Sound’s Fullstack Software Engineer, Martina Levin, fills in the blanks in this edition of 'Faces of Epidemic,' where you'll get to know the people behind Epidemic Sound.

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How to Establish Your YouTube Channel’s Brand Identity

Learn how to establish your YouTube channel’s identity with Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.

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Folk Rock, Moonshine & Healing: A Chat With Big Girl

At Epidemic Sound, we’re always looking for new ways to tell stories. When we discovered Big Girl, a Nashville-based folk artist whose cultural lineage spans generations of mountain singers, we knew we had to work with her.

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5 Ways to Edit Cinematic Footage With Adobe Premiere Pro

When you take the plunge into filmmaking and video editing, it’s tough to get a professional finish. Here are five tips on how to edit cinematic video with Adobe Premiere Pro and Epidemic Sound.

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How to Match Adobe Stock Footage With Your Own

Learn how to match Adobe Stock footage with your own content with Adobe, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.

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5 Adobe Premiere Pro Transition Effects You Can Try Today

Learn how to create 5 simple, eye-popping transition effects with Adobe Premiere Pro, Epidemic Sound and Herman Huang.

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How To Transition Between Songs in Your Video

Learn how to transition between songs in your video content with Adobe, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.

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How To Create a Week’s Worth of Social Media Content in a Day

Learn how to create a week’s worth of social media content with Adobe, Epidemic Sound and Josh Olufemii.

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Faces of Epidemic – Pride Edition: Camille Trombetti

Epidemic Sound Partnership Marketing Manager, Camille Trombetti, fills in the blanks in this Pride edition of 'Faces of Epidemic,' where you'll get to know the people behind Epidemic Sound. Read on to learn more about how to build an inclusive culture, the queer future and more.

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Win Big With the Epidemic Sound Community Challenge

Enter our Community challenge for the chance to win a Sony ZV-E10, an annual MasterClass membership, a free Epidemic Sound subscription and more.

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Here’s How barre3 Nails Workout Music in 2022

If you’re looking for workout music in 2022, you can’t just use any old tunes. You need to motivate. Inspire. Give people a reason to get out of bed and start sweating! Fitness company barre3 does just that – here’s how.

Product Updates

Introducing the New Epidemic Sound Community Program

We’ve launched the Epidemic Sound Community program, which allows creators to level up their content and earn money. Read all about it here.

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Faces of Epidemic: Olle Öberg

Epidemic Sound’s YouTube Manager, Olle Öberg, fills in the blanks in this edition of 'Faces of Epidemic,' where you'll get to know the people behind Epidemic Sound. Read on to hear about his best tips for higher engagement and what you need to stand out on YouTube.

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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.

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How to Create a Killer Video Ad With Epidemic Sound

Is video ad creation part of your everyday life? Or would it be, if only you knew how to do it? Epidemic Sound’s Senior Video Producer lets you in on the secrets to creating the perfect video ad.

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Epidemic Sound Music Writing Camp for Women & Non-Binary Music Creators

Epidemic Sound believes women and non-binary people must be present in every room. That’s why we’ve hosted a songwriting camp for 11 of our female and non-binary music creators.