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Browse briefs →Budget: $150 Usage: Background bed / sponsored content Scene: 60–90 sec sponsor read underscore Genre: Neutral / minimal Mood: Optimistic, clean, unobtrusive Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Soft keys, light percussion, warm bass, subtle synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal corporate production library Term: 1 year Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $750 Usage: 15–30 sec social spot Scene: Product reveal, hook by :05 Genre: Electronic / pop Mood: Energetic, trendy, immediate Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Synth leads, trap-influenced drums, vocal chops Vocal: Optional. Clean only. Refs: Fred again.., Mura Masa, PinkPantheress Term: 6 months Territory: Worldwide Media: Social / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Sync fee only. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, stems
Budget: $250 per track Usage: Background beds / vlog underscore Scene: 30–60 sec per segment Genre: Lo-fi / chill / instrumental Mood: Warm, optimistic, unobtrusive Tempo: 80–100 BPM Instrumentation: Lo-fi drums, warm keys, guitar loops, soft synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Nujabes, Idealism, Saib Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: YouTube / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, loopable edits
Budget: $500 Usage: Background beds / emotional underscore Scene: 60–120 sec sequences under VO Genre: Ambient / neo-classical Mood: Poignant, expansive, human Tempo: Rubato / no fixed tempo Instrumentation: Solo piano, cello, soft synth pads, field recordings Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Ólafur Arnalds, Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: YouTube / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, loopable edits
Budget: $400 Usage: Intro theme / transition stings Scene: 15–25 sec intro, 5–10 sec transitions Genre: Quirky / indie pop Mood: Playful, upbeat, irreverent Tempo: 110–130 BPM Instrumentation: Ukulele, handclaps, whistling, bright synths, bouncy bass Vocal: Optional. Clean only. Refs: Jack Johnson, Vulfpeck, early Of Montreal Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, stems, alt mixes
Budget: $800 Usage: Intro theme / outro sting Scene: 15–30 sec intro, 10–15 sec outro Genre: Electronic / minimal Mood: Professional, modern, driving Tempo: 100–120 BPM Instrumentation: Drum machine, synth arpeggios, warm bass, live percussion Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Bonobo, Four Tet, Floating Points Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, 15/30/60 sec edits
Budget: $250 per track Usage: Background beds / tension underscore Scene: 2–3 min looping beds under narration Genre: Ambient / dark electronic Mood: Unsettling, atmospheric, sparse Tempo: 70–90 BPM Instrumentation: Granular pads, sub-bass pulses, textural noise, sparse piano Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Ben Frost, Cliff Martinez, Hildur Guðnadóttir Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $1,500 Usage: Theme music / recurring motif Scene: 60–90 sec cold open and episodic transitions Genre: Cinematic / hybrid orchestral Mood: Mysterious, tense, narrative Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Strings, low brass, sparse percussion, synth textures Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Ludwig Göransson, Ramin Djawadi Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, 15/30/60 sec edits
Budget: $1,200 Usage: Adaptive score / gameplay loop Scene: 2–3 min looping beds Genre: Light electronic / acoustic hybrid Mood: Playful, warm, unobtrusive Tempo: 100–120 BPM Instrumentation: Marimba, soft synths, light percussion, acoustic guitar Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Disasterpeace, Lena Raine, Ben Prunty Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Interactive / mobile Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable stems, adaptive layers
Budget: $100 per track Usage: Background beds / audio article Scene: 2–3 min looping beds under narration Genre: Minimal / neutral Mood: Professional, clean, unobtrusive Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Soft keys, light percussion, warm bass, subtle synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal corporate production library Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital audio / web Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $150 per track Usage: Background beds / stream underscore Scene: 30–60 sec looping beds under commentary Genre: Lo-fi / chill / instrumental Mood: Warm, unobtrusive, atmospheric Tempo: 80–100 BPM Instrumentation: Lo-fi drums, warm keys, guitar loops, soft synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Nujabes, Idealism, Saib Term: 1 year Territory: Worldwide Media: Streaming / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $1,500 Usage: Adaptive score / spatial audio Scene: 5–10 min looping installation Genre: Ambient / experimental Mood: Immersive, textured, evolving Tempo: Rubato / no fixed tempo Instrumentation: Granular pads, field recordings, spatial textures, soft synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Brian Eno, Stars of the Lid, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Interactive / installation Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable stems, spatial audio mix
Budget: $350 per track Usage: Background beds / chapter breaks Scene: 1–3 min looping beds under narration Genre: Ambient / minimal Mood: Neutral, warm, unobtrusive Tempo: 80–100 BPM Instrumentation: Soft piano, warm pads, subtle percussion Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal production library Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital audio / audiobook Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $750 Usage: Background score / training content Scene: 60–90 sec explainer segments Genre: Cinematic / organic Mood: Inspiring, professional, human Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Piano, strings, light electronic textures, acoustic percussion Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Tony Anderson, Ryan Taubert Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital / internal / web Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems
Budget: $125 per track Usage: Background beds / explainer content Scene: 2–3 min looping beds under narration Genre: Minimal / neutral Mood: Optimistic, clean, unobtrusive Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Soft keys, light percussion, warm bass, subtle synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal corporate production library Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital / internal Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $1,500 Usage: In-app video / playlist Scene: 60–90 sec workout segments Genre: Electronic / pop Mood: High-energy, motivational, driving Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Synth leads, four-on-the-floor, sidechained pads, vocal chops Vocal: Optional. Clean only. Refs: Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Fred again.. Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: App / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, instrumental, stems
Budget: $5,000 (multi-track library deal) Usage: Background beds / multiple shows Scene: 1–3 min looping beds across network Genre: Ambient / minimal / electronic Mood: Neutral, versatile, unobtrusive Tempo: 80–120 BPM Instrumentation: Soft keys, light percussion, warm pads, subtle synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal production library Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems
Budget: $2,500 Usage: 15–30 sec paid social spot Scene: Product reveal, hook by :05 Genre: Indie pop / upbeat Mood: Feel-good, youthful, immediate Tempo: 110–130 BPM Instrumentation: Jangly guitars, driving drums, bright synths, group vocals Vocal: Male or female. Anthemic. Refs: The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men Term: 6 months Territory: Worldwide Media: Social / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Sync fee only. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, instrumental, stems
Budget: $2,000 Usage: Adaptive score / spatial audio Scene: 3–5 min immersive experience Genre: Ambient / experimental Mood: Expansive, immersive, textured Tempo: Rubato / no fixed tempo Instrumentation: Granular pads, field recordings, spatial textures, soft synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Brian Eno, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Alva Noto Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Interactive / VR / AR Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable stems, adaptive layers, spatial audio mix
Budget: $800 Usage: Background score / emotional underscore Scene: 2–3 min narrative sequences Genre: Cinematic / orchestral Mood: Dramatic, emotional, immersive Tempo: 80–100 BPM Instrumentation: Strings, piano, brass, hybrid percussion, synth textures Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, Ramin Djawadi Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, alt mixes
Usage: Background score / underscore Scene: Chase sequence, 90–120 sec Genre: Electronic / cinematic Mood: Tense, propulsive, gritty Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Analog synth pads, sub-bass, sparse percussion, textural layers Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Cliff Martinez, M83, Ben Salisbury Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: SVOD Rights: One-stop preferred. Master + publishing. Sync fee + backend retained by writer. Delivery: WAV 48/24, instrumental, stems, alt mixes (no drums, no sub) Notes: Must sit under DIA and M&E. No samples. No uncleared interpolations. Cue sheet required.
Usage: Featured needle drop Scene: Pivotal emotional beat, 3–4 min Genre: Alt-pop / cinematic Mood: Moody, slow-build, emotional Tempo: 70–90 BPM Instrumentation: Piano, synth pads, programmed drums, cinematic strings Vocal: Strong lead vocal. Male or female. Refs: London Grammar, Novo Amor, SYML Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: SVOD Rights: One-stop. Master + publishing. Sync fee + backend. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, instrumental, stems Notes: No samples. No interpolations. Cue sheet required. Must clear for all media. Budget: $15,000 USD
Usage: Background beds / vlog underscore Scene: Lifestyle and travel content, 30–60 sec per video Genre: Lo-fi / chill / instrumental Mood: Upbeat, warm, unobtrusive Tempo: 80–100 BPM Instrumentation: Lo-fi drums, warm keys, guitar loops, soft synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Nujabes, Idealism, Saib Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: YouTube / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, loopable edits Notes: Must sit under VO. No samples. Multi-track deal — 5–10 tracks. Volume-based placement. Budget: $500 USD per track
Usage: Intro / outro theme Scene: 15–30 sec intro, 10–15 sec outro Genre: Electronic / organic hybrid Mood: Driving, modern, memorable Tempo: 100–120 BPM Instrumentation: Drum machine, bass, synth arpeggios, live percussion elements Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Bonobo, Four Tet, Floating Points Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Podcast / digital audio Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, 15/30/60 sec edits Notes: Must be recognizable as a sonic brand. No samples. No vocals. Budget: $2,500 USD per package
Usage: In-app video / playlist Scene: Workout content, 60–90 sec Genre: Electronic / pop Mood: High-energy, motivational, driving Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Synth leads, four-on-the-floor, sidechained pads, vocal chops Vocal: Optional. Clean only. Refs: Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Fred again.. Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: App / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, instrumental, stems Notes: No paid social. No broadcast. In-app and playlist use only. No samples. Budget: $1,500 USD per track
Usage: Adaptive score / narrative cue Scene: Exploration, tension, resolution layers Genre: Ambient / neo-classical Mood: Emotional, textured, evolving Tempo: Rubato / no fixed tempo Instrumentation: Piano, cello, granular pads, textural field recordings Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Ólafur Arnalds, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Disasterpeace Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: Interactive / PC / console Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable stems, adaptive layers Notes: Must loop seamlessly. No samples. Stems required for adaptive implementation. Budget: $2,000 USD per adaptive cue
Usage: 30-sec digital spot / social / YouTube pre-roll Scene: Montage, hook by :15 Genre: Indie-pop / anthemic Mood: Feel-good, uplifting, youthful Tempo: 100–120 BPM Instrumentation: Jangly guitars, driving drums, group vocals, bright synths Vocal: Male or female. Anthemic. Refs: The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, early Coldplay Term: 1 year Territory: Regional (limited) Media: Digital only Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Sync fee only. Backend retained. Delivery: WAV 48/24, clean, instrumental, stems Notes: No broadcast. No global. Regional territory only. No samples. Budget: $3,000 USD
Usage: Background content / sleep and focus Scene: Looping ambient beds, 5–10 min Genre: Ambient / minimal Mood: Calming, still, spacious Tempo: None / free Instrumentation: Soft piano, warm pads, subtle field recordings Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Brian Eno, Hammock, Stars of the Lid Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: App / digital Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems Notes: No paid ads. No broadcast. Background use only. No samples. Budget: $750 USD per track
Usage: Background beds / highlight reels Scene: 60–90 sec edits Genre: Percussive / cinematic Mood: Driving, epic, tense Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Taiko, hybrid percussion, brass stabs, synth bass Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Two Steps From Hell, Zack Hemsey, Audiomachine Term: 2 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital / broadcast Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, stems, alt mixes (no drums, no brass) Notes: Background use under commentary. No samples. No vocals. Budget: $2,000 USD per track
Usage: Background beds / explainer content Scene: Looping beds under narration, 2–3 min Genre: Minimal / neutral Mood: Optimistic, unobtrusive, clean Tempo: 90–110 BPM Instrumentation: Soft keys, light percussion, warm bass, subtle synth Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Minimal corporate production library Term: 3 years Territory: Worldwide Media: Digital / internal Rights: Non-exclusive. One-stop. Cue sheet supplied. Delivery: WAV 48/24, loopable, stems Notes: Must sit under narration. No paid ads. No broadcast. Background use only. No samples. Budget: $600 USD per track
Subscription productivity platform licensing instrumental music for deep-focus playlists. Tracks should remain engaging without distracting the listener. Ongoing opportunities for successful artists.
Publisher producing launch trailers for an upcoming tabletop game seeks one memorable, adventurous track. Fantasy, folk, orchestral or hybrid styles all considered.
Creative agency producing short-form lifestyle videos needs modern, feel-good tracks for digital advertising across multiple platforms. 15–60 second edits required. Non-exclusive license.
Educational video producer commissioning a versatile collection of instrumental music for science, history, and culture programming. Looking for positive, timeless productions that work across multiple episodes.
Independent animation studio producing a festival-bound short seeks an expressive original score. Emotional storytelling is more important than genre. Composer credit included.
Growing podcast network needs unique intros, outros and transition stingers for several entrepreneurship and technology shows. Clean, modern sound preferred. Buyout limited to podcast usage.
Digital travel series needs inspiring background music for weekly episodes featuring cities, nature, and local culture. Looking for optimistic, modern productions suitable for global audiences.
Casual mobile puzzle game requires six calming tracks that loop seamlessly without becoming repetitive. Piano, lo-fi, electronic, acoustic and ambient all welcome.
Independent documentary producer seeking atmospheric instrumental music for a feature exploring oceans, space, and technology. Looking for emotional builds, subtle textures, and memorable themes. Non-exclusive sync.
Weekly adventure series following hiking, climbing, and exploration requires energetic instrumental tracks with cinematic momentum. Ideal for action sequences and scenic montages.
Nightly wind-down podcast needs extended calm beds (8–10 min, slow evolving, no sudden changes). Style is open — anything genuinely relaxing qualifies. Non-exclusive, ongoing need if the first batch works.
Independent interview show (new episode every Monday) wants a warm, memorable intro/outro pair plus a 10s mid-roll stinger. Any genre — it just has to feel welcoming and modern. Buyout within podcast use only.
Fast top-down arcade racer building a five-track adrenaline playlist. Genre-agnostic — anything with relentless forward drive works. Instrumental or light vocals, 2–3 min per track, non-exclusive.
Story-driven indie adventure needs three short emotional themes for pivotal scenes (reunion, loss, departure). Open on genre — acoustic, electronic or orchestral all considered if the feeling lands. Non-exclusive sync.
Small studio's pixel-art roguelike needs seamless looping beds for exploration and combat floors. Any genre welcome as long as it loops cleanly and doesn't tire on repeat — vibe matters more than style. Non-exclusive, in-game credit.
Meditation/focus app licensing calm instrumental tracks for its premium library. Ongoing.
Award-circuit short (approx. 6 min) needs a delicate ambient/electronic score. Composer credit + placement.
Warm, jazzy, loopable beds for a season of Instagram and TikTok reels.
Fitness creator building a royalty-free workout playlist for their channel and app. Driving, motivating instrumentals; five-track starter pack to begin.
Growing direct-to-consumer skincare brand wants upbeat, modern beds for a run of six TikTok and Reels ads. 15–30s edits, non-exclusive.
Narrative adventure game needs a warm, loopable main-menu theme with a nostalgic feel.
A chart-topping true-crime show seeks a tense, atmospheric main theme plus short stingers for act breaks.
First-time director's festival-circuit feature needs one original end-credits song. Emotional and acoustic-leaning. Non-exclusive sync + festival rights.