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Top Genres on Thematic
The genres creators use most on Thematic. All tracks are free to use on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more.
Lo-Fi Music
The most-used genre on Thematic. Soft beats, warm textures, and laid-back rhythms built for study sessions, chill vlogs, and background ambiance. Great for long-form and productivity content.
Pop Music
Upbeat, melodic tracks that work across nearly every content type. From indie pop to synth pop, Thematic's pop catalog spans dozens of subgenres to match your channel's vibe.
R&B & Soul
Smooth vocals, rich grooves, and emotional depth. R&B is a top pick for lifestyle, beauty, and relationship content - music that feels personal without being distracting.
Electronic & Dance
High-energy tracks for gaming videos, travel montages, and action content. Thematic's electronic catalog covers everything from deep house and future bass to drum and bass and EDM.
Alternative & Indie
Independent, guitar-driven music with personality. Alternative and indie tracks work well for lifestyle vlogs, creative content, and anything that calls for a more authentic sound.
Hip-Hop & Rap
Beats, bars, and everything in between. Thematic's hip-hop catalog spans old school, trap, lo-fi rap, and UK drill - perfect for high-energy edits and cultural content.
Popular Genres Right Now
Pop Music
From indie pop to synth pop, Thematic's pop catalog covers every style of melodic, hook-driven music. Pop is the most versatile genre on the platform - it works for lifestyle vlogs, beauty content, travel videos, and more.
LoFi & Chill Music
Soft beats, warm textures, and relaxed rhythms. Lo-fi is the go-to genre for study-with-me videos, chill vlogs, and background ambiance content. Calming enough to not distract, engaging enough to keep viewers watching.
Rock Music
From classic rock and alternative to shoegaze, synthwave, and punk, Thematic's rock catalog covers every era and energy level. Works well for lifestyle content, travel videos, and anything that needs a bit of edge.
Metal Music
Heavy riffs, intense energy, and powerful dynamics. Metal is a popular choice for gaming montages, action sports, and high-impact content where you need music that matches the intensity on screen.
Hip-Hop & Rap Music
Beats, bars, and everything in between. Thematic's hip-hop catalog spans old school and West Coast to UK drill, lo-fi rap, and jazz hop. A strong fit for lifestyle, street style, and high-energy edit content.
R&B & Soul Music
Smooth vocals, rich grooves, and emotional depth. R&B and soul work beautifully for beauty tutorials, lifestyle vlogs, relationship content, and anything where mood and feeling matter as much as energy.
Electronic & Dance Music
House, techno, drum and bass, future bass, and beyond. Thematic's electronic catalog is one of the largest on the platform - high-energy tracks for gaming, travel montages, dance content, and fast-paced edits.
Ambient, Lounge & New Age Music
Calm, atmospheric sounds designed to disappear into the background without disappearing entirely. Perfect for meditation, yoga, studying, ASMR, and any content where stillness is the point.
Jazz Music
Sophisticated and versatile. Jazz works as background music for educational videos, cooking content, cafe vlogs, and documentary-style storytelling. Smooth jazz and jazz fusion are the most-used styles on Thematic.
Classical & Orchestral Music
Cinematic scores, piano pieces, and orchestral arrangements for high-production content. Classical music elevates documentary, educational, and emotional storytelling - from neo-classical piano to full film score.
Folk & Country Music
Acoustic, heartfelt, and grounded. Folk and country music works beautifully for travel vlogs, outdoor and nature content, personal storytelling, and anything that calls for a more honest, human sound.
Latin Music
Reggaeton, salsa, bossa nova, and everything in between. Latin music adds rhythm, energy, and cultural richness to dance videos, travel content, food channels, and lifestyle vlogs.
African Music
Afrobeats, afro pop, and world fusion sounds from across the continent. African music brings vibrant energy and global flavor to lifestyle, dance, and cultural content.
Asian & Middle Eastern Music
K-Pop, J-Pop, Bollywood, anime music, and Middle Eastern sounds for culturally specific and globally diverse content. One of the fastest-growing genre categories on Thematic.
Reggae & Caribbean Music
Roots reggae, dancehall, soca, and dub. Laid-back rhythms and sunny energy that works well for travel, beach, and feel-good lifestyle content.
Gospel & Christian Music
Uplifting, faith-based music for worship channels, inspirational content, and family-friendly videos. Contemporary Christian and praise music are the most-used styles in this category.
Children's & Holiday Music
Safe, cheerful music for family channels, kids' content, and seasonal videos. All tracks are appropriate for younger audiences and work well for educational and holiday content.
Experimental & Avant Garde Music
Boundary-pushing sounds that don't fit neatly into a single category. For creative, artistic, and unconventional content that calls for music as distinctive as the video itself.
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Browse Free MusicQuestions About Using Thematic Music
Is Thematic music copyright free?
Thematic music is fully licensed for use on YouTube and social media - but "copyright free" isn't quite the right term. The tracks are still owned by the artists. What you get with Thematic is a license to use those tracks without copyright claims or strikes. You add a link in your video description, and you're covered across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more.
What's the difference between royalty-free and copyright-free music?
Copyright-free music has no copyright attached - it's either in the public domain or the creator has waived all rights. Royalty-free music (like Thematic) is still protected by copyright, but you pay once (or in Thematic's case, nothing) and don't owe ongoing royalties. Thematic tracks are royalty-free - you use them for free, the artist retains their rights, and you don't pay per use or per view.
Will I get a copyright strike or Content ID claim using Thematic music?
No. When you add the Thematic link in your video description, it activates a license that prevents Content ID claims on your video. Your video stays monetized and you won't receive a copyright strike. This applies to all tracks in the Thematic catalog.
Is Lo-Fi music free on Thematic?
Yes. Lo-fi is one of the most popular genres on Thematic and it's completely free to use. Browse LoFi and Chill tracks above, download any song, add the link in your video description, and you're licensed. No subscription required.
What are the most popular music genres on Thematic?
Lo-Fi, Pop, R&B, Electronic, and Hip-Hop are consistently the top genres on Thematic by usage. Alternative and indie tracks are also widely used by lifestyle and travel creators. You can explore the most popular genres in the Featured section above.
Can I use Thematic music for commercial or brand content?
Thematic's free plan covers personal YouTube channels and social media content. For commercial campaigns, branded content, or use outside of social media platforms, check Thematic's paid plans for expanded licensing options.
How do I find music by genre on Thematic?
Browse any genre on this page and click through to the Thematic app, where you can filter by mood, tempo, and instrumentation within that genre. All tracks can be previewed before downloading. Creating a free account lets you save favorites and build playlists.