Epidemic Sound

Educational articles

Everything you need to know about YouTube Shorts

Learn the essentials about YouTube Shorts, including what it is, how to access it, how to upload content, and more.

Business articles

How brands use music to make sports magic

Music turns sport into something special. Learn how the beat of a drum or a simple riff can unite fans, drive emotion, and create engaging experiences.

Business articles

Amplify your brand identity with sonic branding: 4 top tips

The majority of people are primed to react to sound, which makes it a critical branding opportunity. Learn how to use sonic branding and take your storytelling to the next level.

Business articles

Tell great stories with sound: 5 top tips from the experts

The emotional power of sound can convey personality and supercharge your audience’s experience. Learn how music can take your content to the next level with 5 tips from industry pros.

Educational articles

How to get your first 1,000 followers on Instagram

Instagram continues to be one of the best platforms for growing an audience. Here are 20 tips on how to get your first 1,000 followers on Instagram.

Educational articles

What is the DMCA and how does it work?

The DMCA was put in place to protect copyrighted material online. Learn how the DMCA works, where it applies, and more.

Inspirational articles

The 2024 Future of the Creator Economy Report is out now!

Dig into creator economy trends in earnings, monetization, music, and AI.

Business articles

What is sonic branding and how can you use it in your content?

Sonic branding, audio branding, sound branding — what does it all mean? Let’s look at definitions, examples, and how effective it actually is.

Inspirational articles

Our commitments to artists and content creators in the AI paradigm

Learn about Epidemic Sound’s commitments to artists and content creators in the AI paradigm.

Educational articles

Make a living in music: How Epidemic Sound works with artists

We often get asked about how we work with artists to soundtrack the world; here’s everything you need to know about how we partner with and pay artists from Sweden, the U.S.A, the U.K, South Korea, and Japan.

Educational articles

How to use Instagram Live in 2024

Learn what Instagram Live is, how to use it, and why you should use it to reward your followers and move forward on the platform.

Educational articles

Affiliate marketing 2024: Your guide

What is affiliate marketing? Learn what the definition is, how to get started and make money with it, the best platforms with which to do so, and more.

Epidemic Sound product updates

The Epidemic Sound Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro: Now available to all subscribers

Dive into the Epidemic Sound plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro.

Inspirational articles

4 ways the right music partner can supercharge your brand’s content

Music consultant and branding expert Josh Rabinowitz reveals how the right soundtrack can elevate your brand's content.

Educational articles

25 sound design tips and tricks you should start using today

Sound design helps immerse audiences in your content. Learn the 25 tips, tricks, and techniques that'll improve your sound design.

Educational articles

Camera lens guide: Which sizes and types do you need?

Need the difference between camera lenses explained? If you’re looking to make professional, movie-grade content, here’s all the info.

Educational articles

How to become an influencer in 2024

Want to become an influencer? In 2024, that’s a different prospect than back in the day. Learn how to become an influencer with our top tips.

Educational articles

What you need to know about AI-generated video content in 2024

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?

Educational articles

How to license music in 2024

Licensing music is essential for creators to avoid legal issues and respect artists' intellectual property. Let's dig into the different types of music licenses and answer some common questions about using music in content.

Educational articles

How to monetize your YouTube channel in 2024

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.

Educational articles

Twitch music rules: What music can you play on Twitch in 2024?

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.

Educational articles

How to choose music for video: Find the perfect soundtrack with Epidemic Sound

Struggling to find high-quality, royalty-free music for your content? Here's a waterproof guide on how to find the perfect soundtrack for your videos.

Music trends articles

Sound of the Internet 2023: Music that made the world turn this year

Music moves the world and makes moments magic. Let’s take a look at the standout genres, moods, and artists our users loved in 2023.

Music trends articles

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.

Music trends articles

Step into Christmas with Jordin Sparks’ festive covers EP

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