Using music in your podcast

You can use music in your podcast if:

• It’s the public domain (and be absolutely sure, since penalties are harsh) or

• It has a Creative Commons (CC) license that’s compatible with your use, or

• That you otherwise have an explicit license(s) or permission to use

Because of the way podcasts and music rights work — podcasts requires the same licenses one would need to reproduce and distribute a CD — in practical terms this means you're limited to:

• Public domain music

• CC-licensed music (with a license compatible with your use)

• Royalty-free music

Copyright and Fair Use

Confusion around "fair use" is a constant. Here are resources to help you understand if your use of copyrighted materials may fall under U.S. copyright law "fair use" exemptions.

Copyright

Fair Use

Fair use isn’t a right, but a legal defense.

Resources

• ​Why Can’t Music Be Played in Podcasts?​

• ​The Fair Use App: An Interactive Guide for Filmmakers and Video Creators​

• ​Fair Use Checklist by Columbia University Libraries [direct PDF link]

For editor

​https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastCommunity/permalink/1449449531787011/​