Music for podcasts

Boost your podcast's sonic identity with Epidemic Sound. Start your free trial today and explore over 50,000 curated tracks and 200,000 sound effects, available for use across all major platforms.

Looking for the best background music for your podcast?

Have a listen to a few of our favorite tracks and get creative. Explore the Epidemic Sound catalog to find the perfect background music for your podcast.

How does music licensing work for podcasts?

How does music licensing work for podcasts?

You can only use copyrighted music in your podcast if you own full rights to the track. If you don’t have full rights, you risk being claimed and having your content removed. Check out the Podcast Hub for more info on podcast music licensing.

How do I find the best music for my podcast?

How do I find the best music for my podcast?

Epidemic Sound can help with that! The catalog offers over 200,000 unique sound effects and variations for every episode and over 50,000 tracks for intros, outros and background music.

Filter by mood, genre, podcast theme, explore niche playlists like Intros & Outros, and find tracks that are similar to the ones you already like.

How to pick royalty-free intro music for podcasts

How to pick royalty-free intro music for podcasts

Everybody wants a unique and iconic sound that resonates with their brand. Start with the basics. What’s the tone, who’s the target audience, and how do you want them to feel when listening to your podcast?

Play with various filters to help you to find the right track. For extra inspiration, check out the Podcast Hooks playlist!

More Podcasting Resources

More Podcasting Resources

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