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How Uppbeat’s music licenses work
Learn how Uppbeat's music licenses keep your content safe from copyright claims by giving you permission to use tracks in your videos.
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What is public domain music? Where to download free music
Learn what public domain music is, find out where to safely download music in the public domain, and discover where else to download free music.
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What is royalty-free music? And how is copyright-free music different?
Learn the difference between royalty-free music and copyright-free music so you can download tracks that are safe to use in your video content.
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What is phonk music? The hip hop subgenre to add intensity to your videos
Discover the new subgenre that's taken the creator world by storm and find out how it can add intensity to your videos.
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9 best free music websites for creators to safely download tracks in 2024
Save time hunting for the perfect soundtrack with our list of the best free music websites for creators.
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Get to know All Good Folks
YouTuber Cody Wanner discovers the challenges shared by creators and musicians in his interview with one of Uppbeat’s top artists.
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How to find the perfect wedding video songs
Match the vibe of the big day by discovering the best wedding video songs that'll make your content memorable.
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What does DMCA mean? How to protect your content from DMCA copyright takedowns
Avoid the dreaded DMCA takedown by learning how this simple piece of law actually helps to protect your content from people stealing your work.
Trends
What is lofi music? YouTube's new favorite genre
Discover all you need to know about lofi music including where to download tracks for free.
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Music for travel videos: Find the best background songs for your travel content
See how you can find the perfect soundtrack for your travel content without worrying about copyright issues.
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Understanding music copyright: How to safely use music in your content
Say goodbye to copyright claims by learning how to safely use music in your content.
Trends
2024’s biggest music trends on YouTube and social media
Ride the wave of the latest music trends, find your new go-to genres, and see what creators are searching for in 2024!
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The 8 best royalty-free Christmas music playlists for content creators in 2023
Sprinkle festive magic on your videos with the best copyright-free Christmas music.
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The best royalty-free Halloween music to avoid copyright scares in 2023
Add extra fear factor to your creepy content with the best royalty-free Halloween music on Uppbeat.
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2023’s biggest music trends on YouTube and social media
Ride the wave of the latest music trends, find your new go-to genres, and see what creators are searching for in 2023!