Ever wondered how to play music on Twitch or another streaming service? One lesson that none of us want to learn the hard way is that not all music is stream-friendly. At the end of the day, even a small licensing misstep could lead to DMCA notices, copyright strikes, and even a complete channel shutdown. Whether you’re streaming on Twitch, YouTube Live, or some other platform, the only way to truly protect yourself and your stream against copyright strikes is to rely on a music licensing resource that has your back. Not only is the music in Soundstripe’s catalog safe for streaming, but we also have a Twitch extension that makes streaming with music even easier. And we provide YouTube video clearance if that’s your preferred streaming channel. To give you a better idea of what awaits you with Soundstripe, we’ve put together a roundup of the newest and most trending royalty free songs in our library right now. There’s something for everyone here — across a ton of different genres — so keep reading and happy streaming! So if you're looking to find royalty free music for your YouTube videos, or just need some background music and are tired of other royalty free music sites, check out these selections for the best royalty free music and sound effects below.
5 live stream-worthy playlists
As convenient as it would be, you can’t just play your favorite Spotify or Apple Music playlist in the background of a live stream and call it a day. At least, you can’t legally do that.
Every streaming platform has its own set of rules and regulations when it comes to music. (For example, here’s a full breakdown of Twitch’s music rules.) So if you’re not producing your own music, you’ll need to outsource music in a way that abides by each platform’s rules.
One of the main perks of using Soundstripe’s royalty free music for streaming is that you won’t ever be responsible for making royalty payments — our team at Soundstripe takes care of all of that for you.
When you license a song, it’s yours to use in any and all of your live streams for as long as you’re subscribed to Soundstripe. (Once your subscription ends, your existing projects are protected forever, but you can no longer reuse the music in future projects.)
Since we have thousands of songs to choose from, no two streams will ever have to sound the same again. (A way better selection than what you'll find in the YouTube audio library or other exclusive royalty free music sites.)
To help jumpstart your search for the best royalty free music, here are five of our top playlists for streaming:
Lo-Fi
Listen and license here.
Big Epic Beauty
Listen and license here.
Chill Hop
Listen and license here.
Film Underscore
Listen and license here.
Epic Gaming
Listen and license here.
Pro tip: When you find a song you like from any of our music playlists, click the “Similar Song” icon to get a dropdown list of suggested songs with a similar tone and feel.
10 royalty free songs for streaming
Whether you’re looking for high energy beats or chill background music, there’s a song for every type of stream in our catalog. To prove it, we’ve put together this diverse list of 10 popular tracks for streaming. (These are great picks for royalty free background music and — once purchased — give you unlimited access.)
1.“Razors” by Bellodrone
Genre:Electronic
Instruments:Samples and electronic drums
Listen and license here.
2. “Lights Out” by Tru Genesis
Genre:Electronic
Instruments:Ambient tones and strings
Listen and license here.
3. “Love Always” by Nu Alkemi$t
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Synth and samples
Listen and license here.
4.“Rise Again” by EVOE
Genre:Ambient
Instruments:Guitar and electric guitar
Listen and license here.
5.“Limitless” by Grant Borland
Genre:Classical
Instruments:Drums and big drums
Listen and license here.
6.“Eudaemonia” by Cody Martin
Genre:Ambient
Instruments:Drums and guitar
Listen and license here.
7.“Old Skool” by Ghost Beatz
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Synth bass and bass
Listen and license here.
8.“Mission Impossible” by Daniele Musto
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Synth and ambient tones
Listen and license here.
9.“Windy City” by Cristina Scannicchio
Genre:R&B
Instruments:Samples and drums
Listen and license here.
10.“Smooth Perpetrator” by Sam Barsh
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Drums and drum kit
Listen and license here.
New stream-safe music for 2022
Our team releases new music across 20+ genres every week, which means you’ll always have a fresh supply of new songs to add to your streams. From classical to hip hop, here’s a sample of our newest tracks in 2022.
1.“Lore” by Wicked Cinema
Genre:Classical
Instruments:Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
2.“Just Around The Corner” by Shimmer
Genre:Classical
Instruments:Percussion and xylophone / mallets
Listen and license here.
3.“Kokedera” by Door to Penglai
Genre:Ambient
Instruments:Ambient tones and strings
Listen and license here.
4.“Ruse” by Nu Alkemi$t
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Bass and drums
Listen and license here.
5.“Cloud Pillow” by Neon Beach
Genre:Pop
Instruments:Samples and guitar
Listen and license here.
6.“Midnight Blueprint” by Reel Life
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Piano and synth
Listen and license here.
7.“Anne Dromeda” by Suiteniss
Genre:Electronic
Instruments:Drums and bass
Listen and license here.
8.“Mountaintop” by JeesGuy
Genre:Hip Hop
Instruments:Guitar and drums
Listen and license here.
Need more royalty free music for streaming?
If you haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry. The playlists and songs we’ve spotlighted in this guide have major streaming potential, but there’s still plenty of other options to choose from in Soundstripe’s library.
From within the music catalog, you can start your search with any of the Featured Playlists or the Recently Added and Trending Songs sections.
We’ve optimized our search and filter functions so that you can include or exclude as many filters as needed to get a more curated search experience. You can then find and license the perfect song in less than five minutes, on average.
(If you're looking for free music or — more specifically — free royalty free music, we also have you covered with our stock music and sound effects options. Just click here for some awesome royalty free tracks and other copyright free music archive options.)
Hopefully, this blog has been a useful resource in your search for stream-friendly royalty free music. If you found this article helpful, here are a few more blogs with popular songs and playlists from Soundstripe:
- Welcome to Stellar Royalty Free Action Music
- The Best Royalty Free Music For Instagram
- The Best Royalty Free Classical Music for 2022
- The Best Royalty Free LoFi Hip Hop for 2022
- The Best Royalty Free Country Music for 2022
