Filmmaker’s guide to music

Music Trends for Filmmakers, Content Creators, and Podcasters in 2024

Music is more than just background, it’s a storytelling tool for filmmakers, YouTubers, TikTok creators, and podcasters. Production music offers affordable alternatives to mainstream tracks, while new trends are shaping the way creators engage audiences, bringing tailored soundscapes, VR soundtracks for immersive experiences, and eco-friendly music supports ethical storytelling. Genre-blending collaborations add fresh, unexpected energy, especially through custom compositions, remain the best way to build a unique sonic identity.

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Pricing & Licenses overview

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License Type Standard Premium Pro
Web / streaming Use on social media sites like YouTube, Vimeo etc., podcasts, company website videos, online adverts & e-learning etc. Excludes crowdfunding. Up to 1 million views Up to 10 million views Unlimited views
Crowdfunding Video promoting a brand, product, service, promotion or company / organization incl. events. Goal of $1 - $20k Goal of $20k - $200k Goal of $200k +
Apps & Games Online games & apps, free mobile apps, paid apps Up to 1,000 downloads Up to 1 million downloads 1+ million downloads
Downloads / Physical Distribution Video & film downloads, multimedia CD's & DVD's, wedding videos Up to 1,000 downloads / copies Up to 1 million downloads / copies 1+ million downloads /copies
Television / Radio / Film Background music in TV & radio, theme music, film projects & film festivals. Cue sheet required Budget up to $50k, distribution in 1 territory in 1 project * Budget up to $1 million, distribution in 1 territory in 1 project * Budget of $1+ million, multiple territories, 1 project *
Advertising TV, Cinema & Radio advertising
Unlimited subscription (Please note VAT applied to EU sales). $8.25 / month (paid annually) $16.58 / month (paid annually) Subscribe
Single purchase (Please note VAT applied to EU sales). $25 $149 Contact us

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* A 'territory' is considered a single country.