Can I use BeatsBackground music on Twitch?
Yes. Live streams, VODs, clips and highlight reels. We own the masters and the compositions, and we don't file claims against streamers. Playing it through Pretzel is the safest way to do it.
For streamers
Copyright-free music for Twitch that won't cost you your VODs.
Everything we release is free for streamers to use: no attribution requirement and no claims from us, on any platform. Running it through Pretzel is the safest way to play it.
Start here
Pretzel is the safest way to run it live.
It shuffles the catalog so your regulars aren't hearing the same four tracks every night, writes credits to an OBS text source for you, and is built to keep automated copyright matches off your channel. Pretzel is a paid service; our music costs nothing extra inside it.
Or just hit play
Any of these is fine to stream from. We don't file claims.
The usual questions
Do I need Pretzel to use your music?
No. Pretzel is the safest and most convenient option, and our full catalog is in there, but we don't file copyright claims, so playing us from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or YouTube is fine too.
Did anything change now that you're on Pretzel?
Nothing changed for you. If you've been streaming our music from another platform, keep doing it. Being on Pretzel adds an option; it doesn't take one away, and we are not making claims.
Do I have to credit you?
No. If you want to, a link in your panels or the Pretzel now-playing overlay is plenty, but nothing is required.
Is the music in Content ID?
Our releases are distributed to streaming platforms, so they are registered in Content ID like most released music. We don't issue claims against streamers or creators using our music. If you want to keep automated matches off your channel entirely, play it through Pretzel, which is built for exactly that.
Is lofi music copyrighted?
Usually, yes. Lofi is a genre, not a license, and most lofi is owned by a label or an artist like any other music. Ours is copyrighted too. The difference is that we don't file claims against streamers or creators, so you can play it anyway.
What music can I play on Twitch?
Music you own, or music whose owner allows streaming: Pretzel, StreamBeats, and artists like us who don't claim streams. Chart music from a personal Spotify account isn't covered. Our guide to the best royalty-free music for Twitch compares the options.
Is BeatsBackground royalty-free?
For streamers it's simpler than royalty-free: there is no license to buy and nothing to sign. Play it live, in VODs and in clips. Businesses and brands license the same catalog through MassiveMusic, formerly Songtradr.
Can I use it in a paid product or ad?
That's a licensing question rather than a streaming one. Our catalog is licensed for commercial use through MassiveMusic; see the licensing page.
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