Royalty-free music is a simple, affordable way to add professional background music to your projects without worrying about copyright claims or ongoing licence fees. At Scott Holmes Music, you’ll find a carefully curated library of high-quality royalty-free tracks created specifically for content creators, businesses, and media professionals.

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Lurking in the Shadows

An uneasy track with the sense of being followed.
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Time is Ticking

Filled with anticipation, perfect for true crime content.
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Redemption

Cinematic track with an emotional build up.
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Betrayed

A deep, emotional track with orchestral instruments.
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Rescued

A track filled with a sense of relief & contentment.
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Stick to the Plan

A calming, resolved track with synths & piano.
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Search for Them

A delirious track with added fear & confusion.
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The Boy is Missing

Emotional felt piano track with cello & strings.
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Longing for Home

A reflective synth track with warming strings.
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Boiler Room

A creepy background track filled with fear & anxiety.
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Against All Odds

Electronic cinematic track with triumphant flute & strings.
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On The Run

A background track filled dead & anticipation.

Royalty Free Music for Every Project

Our royalty-free music is ideal for YouTube videos, podcasts, films, adverts, corporate presentations, online courses, social media content, and commercial projects of all kinds. Whether you need cinematic music for storytelling, corporate music for business videos, or upbeat music for marketing campaigns, you’ll find the perfect track here.

What does royalty-free music mean?

Royalty-free music means you pay once for a licence and can use the track in your project forever, without paying ongoing fees or royalties. This makes it a cost-effective and stress-free solution for creators who want professional music without legal or financial complications.

All tracks on Scott Holmes Music are composed by an independent UK composer and come with a clear, simple licence that allows you to use the music in both personal and commercial projects.

Best royalty-free music for videos and content creators

  • YouTube videos and monetised channels
  • Podcasts and online courses
  • Business and corporate videos
  • Advertising and social media campaigns
  • Films, documentaries, and trailers
  • Client projects and branded content

The right background music helps keep viewers engaged, enhances storytelling, and gives your content a more professional and polished feel.

Explore royalty-free music by genre

  • Acoustic
  • Cinematic
  • Corporate
  • Electronic / Pop
  • Emotional
  • Happy & Upbeat
  • Inspiring
  • Rock

Why choose Scott Holmes Music?

Scott Holmes Music offers a modern, creator-focused alternative to traditional stock music libraries. Every track is hand-crafted, professionally mixed, and designed to work seamlessly in real-world projects.

With simple licensing, instant downloads, and a wide range of musical styles, Scott Holmes Music makes it easy to find royalty-free background music you can actually trust and use commercially.