The Home of Independent Music Licensing

Royalty Free Music for video, games, podcasts, and media, direct from the artists

The IMLC provides a library of Royalty Free music for commercial use at unbeatable prices

As a small community of independent creative commons music creators, we take pride in offering a level of quality, integrity and transparency you won’t find elsewhere. Our artists consider the act of creating high-quality Royalty Free music for video, media, and podcasts a full time job, making new music every day.

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Popular Royalty Free Tracks from the IMLC Library

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"Ketsa-Library-Vintage-Beat" from IMLC Library by Ketsa.

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"One-Man-Book-Library-Platonic-Idealism" from IMLC Library by One Man Book.

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"Dlay-Library-A.T.M-alien-time-machine" from IMLC Library by Dlay.

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"Maarten-Schellekens-Library-Riviera" from IMLC Library by Maarten Schellekens.

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"Scott-Holmes-Library-Lasting-Memories" from IMLC Library by Scott Holmes.

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"Blue-Sky-Moon-Library-The-Guarding-Of-The-Light".

What makes the IMLC unique?

Licensing background music for commercial projects has never been easier or more affordable

Dealing directly with independent artists offers many advantages over going through the traditional routes. By avoiding middleman fees, you’ll save a fortune on project costs, and will find you have greater opportunity to negotiate needs and budget direct with the creator(s). Meet our founders, One Man Book and Ketsa, to find out more!

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Direct Access

Are you an independent content creator looking for music for a one-off project? Check out our diverse list of high-quality independent artists and make direct contact to browse their catalogue and discuss the details of your project. Dealing 100% with the artist ensures complete transparency in the music licensing process.

License Packs

Are you in need of songs in multiple moods or genres? The artists on our versatile list have curated a number of exquisite mood and genre based license packs that are ready to use for the perfect project(s). For a one-off payment, these 10 track collections can be purchased for use in perpetuity.

IMLC Library

The prolific independent music creators on our small artist list have been creating high-quality royalty-free music for commercial licensing for years, with placements amongst them ranging from national TV adverts to podcasts, documentaries and many more. For the first time all of these tracks are being made available via the IMLC Library. Sign-up today for unlimited access.

Crime Music from Scott Holmes

This incredible selection of micro-scores for crime TV and film showcases IMLC artist Scott Holmes' solid and dependable work helping creative filmmakers tell their story with more heart and clarity. Check out Scott's fantastic royalty-free catalogue at https://scottholmesmusic.com/

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