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Royalty-Free Music & Music Licensing

Educational content on royalty-free music and music licensing.

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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.

Which Epidemic Sound Plan is Right for You?

Which Epidemic Sound Plan is Right for You?

Not sure which Epidemic Sound subscription to go for or how Epidemic Sound works? Here’s an explanation of the plans and the difference between them.

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.

Find the Best Royalty-Free Halloween Music in 2023 With Epidemic Sound

Find the Best Royalty-Free Halloween Music in 2023 With Epidemic Sound

Get ready for the spooky season and find the best Halloween music for your content with Epidemic Sound.

Find the Best Royalty-Free Music for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Get ready for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 with Epidemic Sound’s royalty-free toybox of salsa, tango, reggaeton, mariachi, and more.

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Find Music Like the Oppenheimer Soundtrack For Your Content

Oppenheimer was one of 2023’s most visually and aurally stunning movies. Learn how to find royalty-free tracks like the Oppenheimer soundtrack for your content.

Find Music Like the Barbie Movie Soundtrack For Your Content

The Barbie movie released worldwide in July 2023, but what about that soundtrack?! Learn how to find royalty-free music that sounds like the Barbie soundtrack.

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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.

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What is Royalty-Free Music?

For YouTubers, Twitch streamers, TikTok stars and more, royalty-free music is an essential part of the creative process. So, what is it?

Finding springtime music

How to Find the Perfect Springtime Music to Soundtrack Your Content

Find the perfect Springtime music with Epidemic Sound.

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.

Avoiding copyright claims with Epidemic Sound

Royalty-Free Music & Music Licensing

Monetize Content Safely by Licensing Music From Epidemic Sound in 2023

Learn more about how to monetize content safely by licensing music from Epidemic Sound.

Find sport music with Epidemic Sound

Find the Perfect Sport Music to Soundtrack Your Brand’s Content

Find out where to find the best sport music for your brand, if it’s freely available, and how to get it cleared. Epidemic Sound has you covered.

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How to Find the Perfect Travel Music to Soundtrack Your Content

Here are some tips to find the best travel music. Discover where to find the best travel video songs, how much they cost, and how to access them.

Finding vlog music

How to Find the Perfect Vlog Music to Soundtrack Your Content

Check out our quick tips for finding the best vlog music for your content!

Can I Download Copyright-Free Music?

Can I Download Copyright-Free Music?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘copyright-free music.’ But where does that phrase come from, is it correct, and can you download ‘copyright-free’ background music for your content?

Direct Licensing: Explained

Direct Licensing: Explained

Direct licensing covers all rights, including public performance. It's made possible by companies owning all economic rights to their music.

Why We Believe Epidemic Sound’s Music Licensing Model Is Your Best Bet

Why We Believe Epidemic Sound’s Music Licensing Model Is Your Best Bet

Here's a breakdown of why Epidemic Sound's direct license model might be your best choice when it comes to getting access to high-quality music and sound effects.

An Insight Into the Royalty-Free Music Industry

An Insight Into the Royalty-Free Music Industry

Legis Music, an educational platform about royalty-free music, explains what royalty-free music is, where you can get it, and why it's your best option for soundtracking content.

How to Make the Most of Your Epidemic Sound Subscription

How to Make the Most of Your Epidemic Sound Subscription

In this blog post, we’ll help you get the most bang for the buck from your Epidemic Sound subscription.

What Does The New European Copyright Law Mean For You?

What Does The New European Copyright Law Mean For You?

Explanation of the EU Copyright Directive from March. What does it mean for you?

Podcasts and Music Copyright

Podcasts and Music Copyright

Podcasts are growing exceptionally fast, and the production quality is constantly improving. Let’s run through the most asked questions about podcasts and music copyright!