Everything you need to get your music heard.
From promoting your music to navigating sync licensing and copyright, get the guides, tools, and resources to get heard, grow your fanbase, and protect your work - all in one place.
Get your music in front of the right creators.
Practical strategies for independent artists - from influencer outreach to platform comparison, so you spend your time on what actually moves the needle.
How to Promote Your Music After Release
Influencer MarketingHow to Get Your Music Featured by YouTube and Instagram Influencers
ToolsFree Music Marketing Tools for Independent Artists
YouTubeHow Getting Featured in YouTube Videos Grows Your Audience
StrategyHow to Test Your Music Before Release
Know the platforms where your music gets placed.
When you understand how creators choose music for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts, you can write and pitch more strategically. These guides explain exactly what creators are looking for.
Own your music. Understand your rights.
Licensing, royalties, and copyright can feel opaque - especially on platforms where the rules keep changing. These guides cover what every independent artist needs to know.
Real artists. Real placements. Real results.
These are artists who submitted their music to Thematic, got placed with creators, and built something from it. Their results, in their own words.
Anja Kotar
How a Slovenian pop artist got her music into creator videos worldwide and grew her audience through sync licensing.
Read her story Case StudyMykyl
How a bedroom producer turned Thematic placements into a consistent source of organic exposure and new listeners.
Read his story Case StudyFriends Of
How an indie folk duo found their music landing in travel vlogs, study playlists, and everyday creative projects.
Read their story Case StudyTim Schaufert
How an independent artist used Thematic placements to get his music in front of a global creator audience.
Read his story Case StudyIRG
How an independent artist built consistent exposure through sync licensing and creator partnerships on Thematic.
Read their storyUnderstand the industry you're working in.
The creator economy is where your music lives now. These articles explain how it works, what's shifting, and how independent artists fit into the bigger picture.
Submit your music to Thematic. It's free.
Thematic connects independent musicians with over 1 million creators who are actively looking for music just like yours - for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. No label required. No upfront cost.