Use My Music for Your Projects :: Free (with Attribution)
If you're working on a podcast, YouTube video, social media content, a video game, or even an independent film, and you could use background music, I’d love for you to use my songs. I'm at a point in my career where being heard is more important than making a ton of money, so I want to offer my music generously.
Here’s how it works:
Free for most projects: For creators doing non-commercial or small-scale work, I’m
happy to let you use my music at no cost.
Just give credit: All I ask in return is that you attribute the music to me somewhere in your credits, description, or wherever makes sense.
Flexible formats & stems: If you want/need, I can provide different versions (full track, instrumental, or stems) so you can better fit the music to your project.
Independent films / games / student work: Perfect. Whether you’re a film student making a short, a video game dev building levels, or an animator editing a demo; I want to support you.
Commercial uses: If your project is monetized or growing in scale, just reach out! We can talk about a more formal license. (Think of this like how Moby does it, he offers free non-commercial use, but requires a separate license for commercial use.)
Open to remixing / collaboration: If you want to build on my tracks (add vocals, effects, etc.), we can certainly talk about it.
Why I’m Doing This
I want my music to reach as many people as possible, especially creators who might not have big licensing budgets.
I believe in open creativity. Too many projects go under-resourced because music rights are expensive, I want to lower the barrier.
I’m genuinely curious: I can’t wait to see (and hear) what you do with my songs.
How to Apply / Get the Music
Email me (I'm j at risingj.com) with some details: Introduce yourself, tell me what your project is (podcast, short film, game, etc.), and which track(s) you're interested in.
Tell me how you plan to credit the music.
I’ll send you the files you need (and stem versions, if necessary) along with a simple agreement so everything is clear.
When you're done, I’d love to check out your project if you're okay sharing. I really want to celebrate what creators build with my music!
A Note on Ethics / Usage (Inspired by MobyGratis)
My goal is to support creative and independent voices, not commercial campaigns.
While I’m generous, I reserve the right to discuss different terms if a project becomes large-scale or profit-driven, just like how other artists (like Moby) require a separate license when usage becomes commercially significant.
Please, don’t misrepresent your use - I trust creators, but honesty helps us both.
If you're interested, or have questions, or want to hear which songs might be a good fit for your project, just drop me a message. I’m excited to collaborate, support your vision, and be a part of your creative journey.
Let’s make something great together.
Jesse (Rising J)