Soundstripe

05/08/2026

She calls herself a one girl intergalactic synthpop band. We call her your new favorite download from Soundstripe.

anaritzz just landed on Soundstripe with "Dance All Night", a song that feels like a memory you're still making.

We picture this one in a commercial. Golden hour. On a beach. People who don't want the night to end.

Press play. https://hubs.ly/Q04fZ8910

05/07/2026

Music licensing might be the trickiest vendor category to compare side by side. Every pitch leads with catalog size. Every contract promises "comprehensive" coverage. The language makes it hard to spot the real differences.

So we put together a 7-criteria framework for evaluating any music licensing site (ours included). Catalog utilization, licensing clarity, indemnification language, team workflow, search, pricing predictability, and support.

Read the full breakdown: https://hubs.ly/Q04fNXNM0

The best music licensing sites cover way more than catalog. Here are the 7 evaluation criteria brands and agencies should weigh before signing.

05/06/2026

New Soundstripe Sessions out today.
We sat down with filmmaker Noam Kroll, who's spent years carving out a career most people would say doesn't really exist. He directs features, runs one of the most popular filmmaking blogs on the internet, and somehow makes it all add up. Noam talks about the slow build of a creative life, working in a way that actually fits who you are, and how to choose the projects worth two years of your time.

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
https://hubs.ly/Q04fCZS00

05/05/2026

This week's Drop is here. Five new tracks by real artists, ready for your next edit:
→ Don't Keep Me Waiting, Alsever Lake (indie folk that builds)
→ Long Walk Home, Click Track Heart (warm and atmospheric)
→ Organica, ARTAX (electronic with a pulse)
→ This Is Our Tomorrow, Alsever Lake (hopeful indie pop)
→ Unbreakable, Aeris Moon (cinematic, made for the payoff)

05/04/2026

Sound on! *Heartbeats* by PALA just aired in the most recent episode of Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV.

04/30/2026

Marriott, Chili's, and J&J didn't plan to get sued over music in their social posts. They did anyway.

Music licensing used to be a single decision. Now every TikTok, paid ad, OTT cut-down, and influencer post is a separate licensing call, and most aren't getting reviewed. Here's what changed and what enterprise teams need to cover now.
https://hubs.ly/Q04d-K640

Music licensing for brands has changed. Lawsuits are up, channels have sprawled, and per-track models don't scale. Here's what your team needs to know.

04/29/2026

Episode 7 of Soundstripe Sessions is here.

Dr. Erika Siegel, naturopathic physician, joins to talk about the pillars of health, why the body wants to heal itself when you give it the basics, and what self-care actually has to do with the work you put out into the world. We loved this one.

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
https://hubs.ly/Q04dPk5L0

04/28/2026

Our music is used beyond content when customers like Tonies come along. Tonies make playtime magical with screen-free fun, clever design, and lovable characters. Kids can dive into imaginative stories and, thanks to Soundstripe, enjoy playful, kid-friendly tunes. Together, Tonies and Soundstripe created custom music that’s as enchanting as the product itself.

04/27/2026

The Drop Vol. 59 is live, and it brought reinforcements.
Dramatic strings from Wicked Cinema (think: score-level, edit-saving) and a sprinkle of island vibes from Wayfair for when you need to drop the tension and let the moment breathe. Both cleared, both ready to license today.

04/23/2026

A great needle drop doesn't just play over a scene, it becomes the scene.

Our CEO Jeff just lined up 10 of the best examples in film history. "Layla" turning Goodfellas into something haunting. "Where Is My Mind?" closing out Fight Club. "All Star" setting the tone for Shrek in three seconds flat.

See which one Jeff calls the gold standard: https://hubs.ly/Q04d7Qc-0

Here's 10 music placements in film that resonated with Soundstripe CEO Jeff Perkins