Create an engaging, professional-quality show with podcast music from Universal Production Music. Like the radio shows that came before them, podcasts are an audio-only medium. This means that great audio and sound play an even more crucial role in setting the scene and the mood. Music for podcasting includes themes that are ideal for creating brand recognition, cut music that’s great for transitioning between segments, and subtle soundscapes perfect for playing in the background underneath dialogue. Whether you’re looking for music that feels futuristic for your podcast about science and technology, music that builds suspense for your true-crime podcast, or a bouncy melody to accompany your podcast for kids-- this extensive library has it all. Podcast background music spans many different genres, moods, and styles. To help you narrow down your search, we offer curated playlists and thematic albums.
Universal Production Music is the leading production music industry powerhouse. We know that music licensing for podcasts is essential if you want to avoid copyright issues upon release. We offer a selection of licensing agreements, from needle-drop pay-per-use licenses to blanket licenses that allow unlimited play over a set period. For both production music for podcasts and effects for podcasts browse our collection today.
Themed Playlists - Music for Podcasts
True Crime

Cool Crime
EM2996

INVESTIGATION - Cold Case 2
KTV085

Beneath The Surface
STORY006

Nordic Piano
NORD105

The Investigators
Tru155

Drive - Tension Drama Underscore
PEDB008

Scandal
UTS055

Killer Crime
CHAP527

Underworld Crime 2
FCD399

Crime, Scandal & Investigation
KOK2334

Elegant Crime in Vegas
SA011

True Crime Soundscapes
OM177

Crime Drama
HM111
Business and Technology

Really Motivational 3
SA105

Clean Lines
FRX007

Inspire And Aspire
FRX016

Science and Discovery
BBCPM019

Design Innovation
FCD401

Electronic Colors
KT359

Undercurrents 1
ATMOS402

The Minimal Pulse
EVO293e
Travel

Fantastic Voyage
BBCPM121

Global Minimalism
KOK2338

Global Journeys
BBCPM036

Inspiring Guitar Mutes
BER1265

Beautiful Earth
KOK2235

Quirky Cinematic
MAT278

Travelogues 7 - Return
ATMOS427

Global Travel
KTV002
Lifestyle

Simply Inspiring
BBCPM024

Health & Hope
FLEX103

EMOTION - Hopeful Moments
KTV011

Motivational 11
KT300

Leisure Lifestyles
CHAP216

Sentimental Journeys
VTMA24

Human Endeavour
CHAP332