Royalty-Free Music Explained by Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound clarifies the common understanding of royalty-free music, defining it as music usable without ongoing royalty payments per use.
Music licensing company Epidemic Sound has issued a clarification regarding the concept of royalty-free music, a widely used term among content creators.
Royalty-free music refers to music for which a user pays a one-time fee or subscription, and does not need to pay royalties each time the track is used or played. This differs from traditional licensing where royalties are paid for every usage or performance.
The company emphasizes that the term 'royalty-free' does not imply that the music's creators or rights holders receive no compensation. The payment simply follows a different route, and the end-user is not responsible for ongoing fees.
Epidemic Sound also points out that royalty-free music is not free of charge, and using it without the proper rights can lead to content being blocked, muted, or even legal action. The company offers a direct license to its music catalog.