Find the Best License-Free Music for Your Content

A list of the top sources for free or paid stock music to spice up your social media video content

John Hunter
Entrusted Content

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Creating content for the modern age can be hard for social media managers working solo. Here is a list of the top sources for free or freemium stock music you can use in your social media marketing videos.

It is true that on most social media sites videos are played with the sound off, but if you want your audience to see you as a professional brand, publishing video content with no sound is not a good move. First, the viewer will see an icon that says no sound, secondly, you are missing out on adding an extra dimension to your content, and finally, videos with no sound limit future use for other channels.

QuicklinksHow Does Music Licensing Work?
- Fair Use
- Creative Commons
- Public Domain
- Royalty Free
- Copyright
Top 7 Free to Paid Online Music Providers
1. YouTube Audio Library
2. AudioJungle
3. SoundCloud
4. Epidemic Sound
5. Free Music Archive
6. HookSounds
7. Artlist

How Does Music Licensing Work?

First, let's debunk some of the most common mistakes about content usage and fair use.

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John Hunter
Entrusted Content

Director at Entrusted Content providing digital and social media content consultancy services. Creative geek, all views are my own (Geordie born).