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Free music for YouTube — that actually sounds like your reference.

The problem: you've cut a video, dropped a song you love into the timeline, it works — and then you remember the song is copyrighted and YouTube will either Content ID it, demonetise the upload, or strike it. The fix: upload that reference to everysong, get 20 Creative-Commons tracks that sound like it, swap one in. Done in 15 seconds.

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Why this works for YouTube

Every match comes with its license badge baked in. The catalogue is filtered to CC0, CC BY, and CC BY-SA only — the licenses that explicitly permit commercial use including YouTube monetisation. We deliberately exclude CC BY-NC tracks because their non-commercial restriction makes them unsafe for monetised channels. The only thing you have to do is honour attribution where the license requires it (most CC BY tracks just want a credit line in your description).

That doesn't make it strike-proof — Creative Commons is freely usable but not bulletproof. If you skip attribution on a CC BY track and the artist files a complaint, you're in the wrong. But the workflow is: upload reference → pick a match you like → drop the credit in your description → ship. No PRO fees, no royalties, no licensing-platform subscription.

How it works (60-second version)

Upload your reference track

The song you wish you could use. MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, or OGG — up to 30 MB. (We delete the file the moment we're done analysing it.)

Wait 10–15 seconds

The first call takes about 30 seconds while the audio model wakes up; subsequent uploads are 10–15 seconds each. You get a "readout" page with the song's 13-trait audio fingerprint and 20 ranked Creative-Commons matches.

Preview matches, pick one, grab the source

Each match has a preview button, a license badge (CC0 / CC BY / CC BY-SA), and a deep link to the source page on Free Music Archive, ccMixter, or Jamendo where you can download the track in high quality.

Drop the credit in your description, hit publish

For CC BY tracks: paste the artist credit and license link in the video description. For CC0 tracks: nothing required (but a credit is always polite). For CC BY-SA tracks: attribute and note that derivatives must use the same license.

Best for these kinds of YouTube content

Video essays & long-form commentary

Find a CC track that matches the mood of the copyrighted reference you can't legally use. Especially useful for film/music essays where the reference itself is the subject — you can talk about the song while playing a license-clean replacement underneath.

Monetised channels & sponsored videos

Sponsored content needs to be ad-friendly and Content-ID clean. CC-licensed tracks don't trigger demonetisation flags or sponsorship-conflict claims. Filter to "strictest only" to hide CC BY-SA tracks if your sponsor doesn't want share-alike obligations.

YouTube Shorts & TikTok-style edits

Shorts have stricter copyright detection than long-form. Upload the trending reference, get 20 CC alternatives, pick whichever lands the edit best. The 13-trait readout shows the BPM, so you can match the cuts to the beat exactly.

Tutorial & explainer videos

Background beds for screen-recording tutorials and software demos. The acousticness and energy traits help you pick something low-key enough that it doesn't fight the voiceover.

Vlogs, daily uploads, lifestyle

Cycle through hundreds of CC tracks across your videos without paying for a subscription library. The lifetime $5 means you keep using it forever — no ongoing cost.

Common questions YouTube creators ask

> Will these tracks trigger Content ID claims?

Creative Commons tracks shouldn't trigger Content ID claims, but it's not impossible — sometimes a Content ID partner uploads a CC track to their database in error. If it happens, dispute the claim with the license details from the source page. The dispute almost always wins.

> Can I monetise videos that use this music?

Yes — CC0, CC BY, and CC BY-SA all allow commercial use. The catalogue specifically excludes CC BY-NC (non-commercial only) for that reason.

> Do I have to credit the artist?

For CC BY and CC BY-SA: yes. For CC0: no, but it's nice. The match page shows the exact license and links to the source — copy the credit format from there. A standard credit looks like: "Track Name" by Artist Name (CC BY 4.0) — link to source.

> Can I use the same track in multiple videos?

Yes — Creative Commons licenses don't limit the number of uses. Upload, pay $5 once, use any matched track in as many videos as you want. The license stays attached to the track, not to your account.

> What if I upload a song I don't have rights to?

That's fine — you're only uploading it for analysis, not redistribution. We delete the file immediately after analysing it. The output is a readout describing the audio characteristics, not a copy of the file.

> Is this better than the YouTube Audio Library?

Different tool. The YouTube Audio Library is great for browsing by mood. everysong starts from your specific reference track and finds CC matches by audio similarity. Use both — they complement each other.

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