The Underlay · free background music for videos
Background music for videos,
built to sit under the cut.
366 Purrple Cat Self Release tracks as claim-safe underlays for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and every other video platform. Pick a bed by video type, preview with the persistent player, download the MP3, copy the credit.
- Tracks
- 366
- Runtime
- 17 h 0 min
- Price
- $0
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
Beds by video type
Each bed is scored from the audio itself (energy, mood, danceability, acoustic feel). The first track fits the theme by name and by sound; the rest are picked by sound alone.
Vlog underlayBright, bouncey beds that sit under day-in-my-life footage without stealing the cut.20 tracks · 49 min
Product & unboxingClean, mid-energy beds that leave room for a voiceover on demos, unboxings and reviews.20 tracks · 54 min
Travel & droneOpen, moving beds for travel films, road trips and aerial B-roll.20 tracks · 50 min
Tutorial & explainerSteady, low-surprise beds that stay under talking-head and screen recordings.20 tracks · 53 min
Montage & highlightHigher-energy beds for montages, highlight reels and end-of-year cuts.20 tracks · 52 min
Documentary & essayAcoustic, thoughtful beds for essays, docs and soft interview underlays.20 tracks · 56 min
Gaming & let’s playGroovier, synthier beds for cozy let’s plays, speedrun recaps and game montages.20 tracks · 55 minShorts & ReelsPunchy beds for TikTok, Shorts and Reels — danceable without needing a drop.20 tracks · 52 minThree layers, one credit
- 1 · Pick a bedEight video types — vlog, product, travel, tutorial, montage, documentary, gaming, shorts.
- 2 · Drop the underlayPreview in the player that keeps playing across pages, then download the MP3.
- 3 · Paste the creditCC BY 4.0 needs one line in the description. The Credit page has copy-ready text.
The one rule
Free to use with credit on all social media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Facebook, X…), livestreams included. Neither the music nor remixes, samples or covers may be uploaded to music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music, because that causes false Content ID claims.
Claim-safe checklist →Questions
Is this background music free for videos?
Yes. Every track here is a Purrple Cat Self Release, free to use in your videos under CC BY 4.0 with credit. Monetized videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and the rest are fine.
Will I get a copyright claim?
Purrple Cat Self Releases are not in Content ID. Use a credit line (see Credit) and do not upload the music itself to Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music — that is what causes false claims for everyone.
Do I have to credit?
Yes. CC BY 4.0 asks for attribution. Copy a ready line from the Credit page or the player toast after you hit Copy.
Can I download the MP3s?
Yes. Every track has an MP3 download. No sign-up, no email, no account.
Is any of this made with AI?
No. No AI is used in Purrple Cat music or art.
Are there vocals?
Almost everything is instrumental. The Memories EP and Please Hold Me have vocals; the Product and Tutorial beds leave them out so nothing talks over your voice.
Who is Purrple Cat?
A lofi artist making music since December 2018 (first album Up All Night, Dec 7, 2018): 500+ songs, 500M+ streams and 425K followers. No face reveal — just the cat.
