TV-Essential Music is a new production music library built specifically for TV, online, and advertising. If you’re looking for music for your projects, we like to think our catalog is a refreshing alternative to the usual go-to libraries. Our tracks are created by composers who actively work in television and streaming — people who know exactly what productions need. Every track reflects that experience, creativity, and attention to detail. Since launching in early 2025, our catalog has tripled — and it keeps growing. All tracks are neatly organized into themed playlists, and finding the right music is quick, intuitive, and straightforward. Best way to get a feel for it? Just jump in: no sign-ups, no passwords — simply listen and download.

TV-Essential Music is also available on editingtools.io.

Our refreshingly simple terms of use:

TV & Radio

It’s as easy as it gets.
Use in linear TV (including catch-up services) is free of charge.
Just pick your track, download it, and drop it into your production.
No license requests. No sign-ups. No passwords.
For online-only productions, please follow the respective broadcaster’s guidelines.
Like we said — it doesn’t get much easier than this.

Advertising, Cinema, Corporate Films, Podcasts, Social Media…

Just as straightforward.
You’ll find our pricing here, (sorry, only in German)
Simply send your license request to hello@tv-essential.de.

Any questions?

Send them our way.
We’re always happy to hear your feedback and ideas at  hello@tv-essential.de.
If you like, we can also put together a custom music package tailored to your show.
And if you have something more specific in mind — we’ll find a solution.

All tv-essential tracks are part of the GEMA and GVL repertoire. In the UK, rights are handled by the corresponding sister societies (such as PRS and PPL).
Full details on label, publisher, and copyright are available as a PDF in the track info.

Our general terms and conditions apply.