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Audionautix

Library of free Creative Commons music in many genres by Jason Shaw, no signup needed.

The license in plain words

What is free
every track under CC BY 4.0, incl. commercial use
What you must do
credit audionautix.com
What is not allowed
No distributing the music on its own; it must be part of your work.
License
CC BY 4.0
Free to use, also commercially. Credit required.
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The fine printEverything the license says (CC BY 4.0)Show details

You may

  • Use the music free in personal and commercial projects
  • Use it in videos, including monetized online video
  • Edit or adapt the tracks
  • Share your finished work containing the music

You may not

  • Using the music without the required credit
  • Leaving out the license link or not saying you changed the track
  • Claiming you created the music
  • Implying the composer endorses your work
  • Adding restrictions that block rights the CC license gives others
Credit
Required. Audionautix suggests: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com (linked to https://audionautix.com/), or the short form: Music by Audionautix.com. Per CC BY 4.0 also link the license and note any changes.
Limits
None stated
YouTube Content ID
Not stated in the license.
How long it lasts
Perpetual and irrevocable while the credit condition is met (CC BY 4.0; breach ends it, reinstatement possible if fixed within 30 days).

This is a standard open license. Read the full official text.

Plain-words summary by NonCopyrighted, checked 29 September 2026. The official license always wins. Official source: audionautix.com

About

Audionautix is the music site of composer Jason Shaw, offering his full catalogue for free.

Best for: Acoustic, country, jazz and rock. A good source for warm, organic background music.

How the license works: All music is under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, including commercial use. Credit audionautix.com or link to the site.

Not allowed: Distributing the music on its own: it must always be part of your own video, podcast or project.

Can I use it?

Monetized content (ads)
Commercial use
Edit or remix
Credit the maker
Content ID claims
Paste in your description, caption or alt text
Music by audionautix.com
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License checked on 28 September 2026.

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