Free Music Archive

The Free Music Archive is a library of free, legal music from independent artists for use in creative projects. It hosts thousands of tracks across many genres, all shared under licences that allow reuse, often with attribution. It has been a staple resource for filmmakers, podcasters, and game developers for years.

Key Features

• Thousands of free, legal music tracks
• Browse by genre, curator, or licence
• Creative Commons and open licences
• Music from independent artists and labels
• Downloads for films, games, and podcasts
• Curated by radio stations and labels

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

The archive is curated by a community of radio stations, labels, and artists, which gives it a wider range than a single label's catalog. You can browse by genre, curator, or licence type, and download tracks directly for use in your project.

The Free Music Archive is best for creators who need free music and are willing to read the licence on each track. It is not as polished as a paid library, and the quality varies, but for student films, indie games, and non-commercial projects, it is one of the most useful free music sources on the web.

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