Real recordings · Lifetime license · Music you can own
Music for Podcasts
Royalty-free intro, outro and background music for podcasts — cleared for every episode, on every platform. No copyright strikes, no additional GEMA fee on the licence, no monthly subscription. License a track once from €29.90 and keep it for life: real recordings by professional musicians — never loops or AI.
Curated by Paul Lorenz — composer, arranger & conductor · his Violin Concerto No. 2 recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios · Vienna State Opera
500M+ streams · Gold & Double Platinum · Instant download · Lifetime worldwide license
Music for Podcasts: hand-picked & sync-ready
Listen, then license: €29.90 per track, one-time · worldwide, for life · instant WAV download
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Is Artyfile music safe to use in my podcast?
Yes. Every Artyfile track is fully cleared for podcast use — the synchronization right and the master-use right are both managed directly by Artyfile, so there is no additional GEMA or collection-society fee on the licence and no copyright strike on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or any broadcast platform. On YouTube, Artyfile registers its catalog in Content ID with a monetization policy: a claim may appear on a video episode, but it is not a strike — with Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile. One purchase covers every episode of your show, worldwide, for life — audio and video repurposing included.
Royalty-free vs. free podcast music — what is the difference?
"Free" music usually comes with strings: attribution requirements, Creative Commons limits, or a track thousands of other shows already use. Artyfile is royalty-free in the truest sense — you pay once and owe no ongoing royalties, no per-stream fees, and no subscription. If you are still weighing the options, here is the hidden cost of "free" music — but for a track you can build a show's sound on for years, a one-time license is the safer foundation. Need a signature opener? Browse our intro & outro music.
How much does podcast music cost?
A single Artyfile Basic license is €29.90, one time, per track — lifetime, worldwide, every episode, with an instant 44.1 kHz WAV download. Compare that to a subscription library: cancel your plan and you lose the right to the music you already published. With Artyfile there is nothing to renew. See full pricing and license terms. Podcasters can also choose Artyfile Limited Edition (€69.90 per 1% master share) to own a share of the master recording and receive a pro-rata share of its streaming and sync revenue — not guaranteed and may be zero.
Why real recordings matter for your intro
A listener decides whether your show sounds professional in the first four seconds — before a word is spoken. Artyfile tracks are performed by professional musicians, not programmed — real recordings, never AI-generated stock. That depth and clarity survive even heavily compressed podcast streams, giving an independent show the same sonic authority as a major network production. Every recording is curated by composer Paul Lorenz (30 years, 500M+ streams).
Why Artyfile
Real Orchestras, Not AI
Recorded with real orchestras — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road — and produced to film-score standard, never AI-generated stock.
Fully Cleared
Sync & master rights managed directly by Artyfile, for life & worldwide. No extra GEMA fees, YouTube Content ID rules apply.
Beyond Licensing
With Limited Edition you own a share of the master and earn streaming & sync royalties.
Instant Download
Studio-grade 44.1 kHz WAV, the moment you buy. No subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Is Artyfile music podcast-safe and royalty-free?
Yes. Every track is royalty-free and fully cleared — both the sync and master-use rights are managed directly by Artyfile — so you can publish it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and broadcast. It is not "copyright-free" (every real recording is protected by copyright); you license it once and use it for life. On YouTube, a Content ID claim may appear, but it is not a copyright strike.
Will Artyfile music get my podcast claimed or demonetized?
Not with a strike. Artyfile registers its catalog in YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy: on a YouTube video podcast a claim may appear, but it is not a copyright strike and your episode stays online. With Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile, not to your channel; your own sponsorship deals are not part of that claim.
Can I use one licensed track on every episode of my podcast?
Yes. A single Artyfile Basic license (€29.90) covers unlimited use of that track across every episode of your show, on every platform, for life — as your intro, outro, interstitial bed or trailer. There is no per-episode fee and no renewal.
What is the difference between royalty-free and free podcast music?
Free music often requires attribution, restricts commercial use, or is shared by thousands of other shows. Royalty-free means you pay once and owe no ongoing royalties or per-stream fees. Artyfile is a one-time licence: €29.90 for a lifetime, worldwide sync and master license that never lapses.
How much does music for a podcast cost?
Artyfile Basic is a one-time €29.90 per track, with lifetime worldwide rights and an instant 44.1 kHz WAV download — no subscription. Unlike subscription libraries, you never lose access if you stop paying. With Limited Edition (€69.90 per 1% master share) you can also own a numbered share of the master and receive a pro-rata share of its revenue — not guaranteed and may be zero.
Is the music AI-generated or made from loops?
Neither. Every Artyfile track is performed by professional musicians — real recordings, never AI-generated — and curated by composer Paul Lorenz. Real recordings have clear human authorship and fully documented rights, which is exactly what makes them safe to license for a monetized podcast.