This is Epidemic Sound
Our mission
Epidemic Sound is on a mission to soundtrack the world—because sound makes the story. We believe that soundtracking should be effortless, and the music and sound effects world-class.
That’s why we’ve redefined the experience for global brands and creators while simultaneously revolutionizing opportunities for our exceptional artists—giving them unparalleled global reach and industry-leading creative and financial support.
With the world’s only 100% IP-owned, worry-free catalog of music and sound effects powered by innovative software, integrations, and AI solutions, Epidemic Sound is the world’s leading soundtracking platform.
2009
Epidemic Sound founded in Stockholm, Sweden to solve two problems: the complexity of licensing music for use in audiovisual productions and the difficulty for artists to make a living in music.
2010
Audiovisual service for broadcasters and production companies is launched, signing first music licensing deals with major Swedish broadcasters.
2014
Venture capital firm Creandum invests $5 million USD in Epidemic Sound.
2015
Industry-first subscription plan for YouTube creators is launched. Begins distributing artists’ tracks to music streaming platforms, introducing a 50/50 royalty split.
2017
Swedish global investment organization EQT acquires a 40% stake in Epidemic Sound.
2019
Launches business subscription for freelancers and businesses. Recognized as the second-fastest growing Swedish technology company by the Financial Times.
2020
Music reach hits 1.5 billion daily views on YouTube. Launches machine learning-powered soundtracking tools for content creators and creative partnerships with the likes of Canva and Adobe.
2021
Hits Unicorn status, closing an investment round with EQT Growth, Blackstone Growth, Alecta, AMF, and TIN Fonder.
2022
Acquires independent mood music label, A-P Records (now Overtone Studios).
2023
Signs Grammy-nominated recording artist Jordin Sparks. Partners with TikTok, launches AI-powered search tool, Soundmatch, and Adobe Premiere Pro plugin for native soundtracking.
2024
Signs Johnny Marr of the Smiths and electronic music legend Richie Hawtin as artist mentors. Becomes cash-flow positive for the first time as a business, and acquires the leading sound effects platform Soundly.
2025
Introduces AI-powered Voices tool to expand the soundtracking experience for content creators and create new opportunities for voice artists. Music reach hits 3 billion daily views across YouTube and TikTok.
Our culture
Join our global force of 500+ innovators, blending the latest in tech with the greatest in soundtracking, from our Stockholm HQ to offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Oslo, and Seoul. We’re an industry leader with a startup mentality.
We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Creating and collaborating to transform the sound of streaming, content, and culture. Come join us—and let the world feel your work.
Our model
Want to make a living, build your audience, and thrive through music? We’re always on the lookout for fresh talent.
We partner fairly with artists and musicians to help them reach their creative and commercial potential.
