Before I started my tech YouTube channel, one of the first things I had to look for was good music that could add value to my videos without worrying about copyright claims and strikes. I scoured the internet and found several options—I tested all of them out and eventually settled on StreamBeats.
StreamBeats is not only free but also has arguably the best music I’ve ever produced across different genres. Whether you’re looking for lo-fi, synth-wave, or rock beats—you can never go wrong. The owner of StreamBeats, who I will talk more about in the next section, earns money from the music by availing it for direct streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.
I’ll talk more about how StreamBeats works and how you can get all the music files you need for your YouTube channel or any other video projects you may be working on. Remember, you will get access to over a thousand songs across different genres 100% free.
StreamBeats by Harris Heller
Harris Heller is a YouTuber and Twitch streamer—he runs a channel on YouTube called Senpai Gaming. He focuses on educating small streamers and YouTubers on the nitty-gritty details that they would need to become successful. Heller understood the problem of copyright claims and strikes and decided to take it upon himself to help other streamers and YouTubers.
With a strong background in music, Heller wrote some songs and put them up on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. The point was to provide copyright-free music that content creators could incorporate into their videos without worrying about takedowns or demonetization.
The songs are classified into different playlists based on genre. Here are some StreamBeats playlists (Spotify) that I use frequently (these are just 3 of many other regularly released albums):
In February 2021, Heller’s project under his record label (Senpai Records) released their first rock album dubbed Demon, with the artist credited as StreamBeats Originals. They have released many more albums ever since across different genres.
How to Download StreamBeats
If you need offline copies of any StreamBeats songs, Heller has made them available on StreamBeats in various audio formats.
To download the songs, you need to take a few simple steps:
- Go to StreamBeats.
- On the homepage, click download track files here.
- You’ll be redirected to a Google Drive folder.
- From the folder, select the music genre you want to download, e.g. Rock, House, Hip Hop, etc.
- Once you open the genre folder, you’ll see more subfolders. These are albums in that genre.
- Download the entire album by downloading a whole subfolder with the album name.
- Alternatively, you can open each album and download the available songs as single audio files.
It’s amazing how much quality music will be available once you access the StreamBeats download folder. You can download as many as you want and use them in your videos for free.
Is StreamBeats Really Copyright-Free?
Considering the quality and quantity of the music provided by StreamBeats Originals and Harris Heller—it seems too good to be true. However, I’ve personally used the music on my YouTube channel, and I can confirm that the songs are 100 per cent free to use.
Remember that the music is streamable on Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. Heller benefits when streamers and content creators play his music in the background. So, it’s a win-win for both parties.
Heller and his record label get played much more and can generate income from the streams. On the other hand, content creators get awesome music to improve the quality of their content and, hence, are more likely to retain their audience.
Will You Get a Copyright Claim in Future if You Use StreamBeats?
No. You don’t have to worry about getting penalised for using StreamBeats music at any point. In the StreamBeats Drive folder, you can also download a synchronization and master use license to protect you from any future claims on your videos.
Furthermore, by filling out this form, you can report any false claims on your videos on the StreamBeats website. Once you fill out the details correctly, StreamBeats will take the necessary action to ensure nullification of any takedown requests or claims on your videos.
The chances of you ever having to do this are low, and I haven’t had any problems with the music I’ve been using on YouTube over the past two years.
Quality Music Without Copyright Issues
The StreamBeats project is an awesome tool for content creators worldwide. Only a handful of people have the goodwill to help others grow like Harris Heller did.
In addition, his videos are top-notch, with great advice and tips for anyone attempting to venture into the treacherous world of content creation. You can follow his channel here and learn a thing or two to help you improve your online presence, especially live streaming.
