From neo-soul ballads to passionate pop anthems, PremiumBeat artist Bridget Barkan writes music for stories that bring people together. When native New Yorker Bridget Barkan sings — whether she’s opening for Lady Gaga, touring the world with glam icons the Scissor Sisters, or in the

Let’s compare PremiumBeat vs Soundstripe — library size, contributor quality, pricing, licensing, searchability, and more. Content creators may come in all shapes and sizes — video production pros, small and medium business owners, live streamers, marketing leads, social media managers —

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Here are six of the best, most inventive film scores created with little-to-no resources. Listen to these soundtracks for inspiration, and then head over to our music library. While almost all the other elements of making a movie require the involvement of multiple people, the score can be c

From meditative piano to tension-building strings, PremiumBeat artist Evan MacDonald crafts cinematic music for enhanced storytelling. Born in Montreal, Canada, Evan MacDonald discovered his love for writing music early on in his career. His passion lead him to Berklee College of Music, fr

PremiumBeat vs. Musicbed — let’s compare library size, contributors, pricing, licensing, and more. Bill Gates was right back in 1996: today, content is king. The creative milieu spans everything from narrative short films to mobile gaming apps to high-value advertising campaigns. I

A chat with the filmmakers of Affected: The Story of Us on how they were able to put the soundtrack first to render their emotions. Dive in! No matter how dark the world can feel at times, it’s good to know that there are ambitious young filmmakers out there who care about telling the st

PremiumBeat vs. Artlist — what are the differences between library size, pricing, licensing, and more. Creating killer content requires more than just raw talent. Sure, talent is essential, but that’s not where the story ends — especially not in today’s hyper-competitive

Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your vlog? We asked our music team for their suggestions — here’s what they said. Vloggers: our hats are off to you for putting yourself out there. Whether you’re sharing footage from a recent trip to a faraway land, showing off your favor

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Gamers — ready to get paid for doing what you love? Royalty-Free Music for gaming videos and streams can help! With video game sales now surpassing the tens of billions of dollars mark, the dream of turning your passion for video games into revenue is a lot more realistic than it was even

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The new features available at PremiumBeat take music search and music discovery to new heights. Check out the newest tools and enhancements that make your search for that perfect track a breeze. Over the last several months, the PremiumBeat team has been hard at work making your experience w

The key to a successful podcast is establishing a unique-but-consistent image and tone. Here’s how royalty-free music tracks can help. Invented alongside the iPod back in 2004, the podcast has, in the last few years, seen an epic resurgence. The truth is, you don’t need much to sta

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new resource for content creators like yourself: Free music! Here’s everything you need to know. You read that correctly — it’s now 100% free to license some of PremiumBeat’s top royalty-free tracks. It’s never been easier and mo

As Ruffsound, Marc Vincent is a force in Quebec hip hop and global pop. As Vincent Tone, he makes real music for real stories as a top PremiumBeat musician. Music was a constant in Marc Vincent’s childhood Montreal home, thanks to his mother. Her collection of vinyl — funk, rock, cla