Artlist’s music catalog offers thousands of curated, high-quality songs across genres, moods, and instruments. All tracks are pre-cleared under an Artlist license for use in videos, ads, vlogs, and more. Use built-in filters like mood, tempo, genre, and sound-alikes to quickly find music that fits your project. The Mini Player lets you preview tracks seamlessly while you browse. This article explains how to search, filter, and download music from the catalog.
How Artlist music is categorized
Every song in Artlist’s catalog is handpicked and reviewed by in-house music experts to ensure top quality and consistency. This helps deliver a professional-grade library that feels cohesive and project-ready.
The catalog is organized to support intuitive searching — based on feedback from real creators and post-production workflows. That means faster, smarter browsing, with results that better match your needs.
Note: Need help organizing your assets? Use Artboards - they use AI to suggest relevant music based on a short project description, and let you save all assets in one place for easy access and review.
How to search the catalog
Artlist's search experience is designed to help you easily find the perfect track.
- In the sidebar of the homepage, click Music.
- In the Search Bar, enter a song title, artist name, lyric, or keyword to search the entire catalog.
- Select a track from the results and click Play.
This launches the Global player. The Global Player lets you listen while browsing, queue tracks, and audition songs without interruption. Click Collapse to switch to the draggable Mini Player, and Expand to return to full view.
💡 Pro tip: The Mini Player stays visible even as you scroll or navigate different sections of the site, perfect for multitasking while previewing music
How to use Song Match
Use Song Match to improve your search efficiency. If you have a specific reference for the music you’re looking for, save time by linking a track from Spotify or Youtube. Artlist will then suggest 20 similar songs from its catalog to match your project’s mood, style, and genre.
- In the Search Bar click the music note.
- Enter the URL of your reference.
- Select Search.
- Select from any of the songs Song Match finds.
Note: Links to albums, channels, or playlists are not currently compatible with Song Match. Only individual track links are supported.
How to filter your music
Artlist provides a range of filter and tag parameters to help you pinpoint the ideal track for your project.
- Filters allow you to filter for Vocals and vocal type, Stems, Instrumentals, Duration, and BPM
- Beats Per Minute (BPM); a perfect option to help you match the tempo of your project
- Genre: Explore genres like "Rock," "Hip Hop," or "Classical" to align with your stylistic preferences
- Mood: Select from various moods like "Happy," "Tense," or "Romantic" to match the emotional tone of your project
- Video Theme: Choose from themes such as "Travel," "Wedding," or "Technology" to find music that complements your video's subject
- Instrument: Filter tracks based on specific instruments including piano, guitar, synth and many more
Filter your music:
- In the sidebar, click Music.
- Use the dropdowns to filter the catalog by Genre, Mood, Video Theme or Instrument.
- Click Filters to narrow your search by Vocals/Instrumental, Duration, BPM, and/or whether the track includes Stems.
- Toggle Highlights on to preview your search results by their most exciting part.
💡 Pro Tip: Combine multiple filters to narrow down your search and find perfect music faster!
How to sort your search results
Once you’ve applied filters, results can be sorted by Staff Picks, Top Downloads, or Newest.
To sort your search results, simply toggle the Sort by tab at the top of the search page.
How to search lyrics
Looking for a song but only remember a word or line from the lyrics? Simply type any keyword or lyric into the Artlist search bar. Our search tool will surface songs that match your input — even if you don’t remember the exact title.
Once you've found a matching track, you can view the lyrics in two ways:
Option 1:
Directly from the search results by hovering over the Microphone icon on the asset. If lyrics aren’t available, the icon will appear greyed out.
Option 2:
On the song’s dedicated page under the Lyrics tab.
Note: If a song doesn't have lyrics available, the Lyrics tab will not appear on its page.
💡 Pro tip: If you remember a line or phrase from the lyrics but not the song’s name, you can search using that keyword or lyric snippet.
How to search for a similar song
Search songs similar to a specific track:
- In the sidebar, select Music, Favorites, Downloads, or Spotlight.
- Click on any song title.
- Click the Similar Songs icon.
Use the Trending Songs widget to find tracks similar to those popular on social media:
- On the homepage find the Trending songs widget.
- Select your preferred social media platform (Youtube, Spotify or TikTok).
- From the dropdown menu below the social platforms, select a country to view its top trending songs.
Note: The country selection option is only available for Youtube and Spotify.
Once you’ve chosen the specific platform and country, the top 20 hits will appear. From there, simply click on a song and a list of similar songs that match its vibe will display on the right.
💡 Pro tip: Click the Play button next to any song to hear a 30-second audio preview.
How to use Artlist’s ChatGPT to recommend the right music
Artlist’s custom ChatGPT is an AI-powered assistant that includes specific knowledge, tools, and instructions to discover the right music, SFX, footage, and templates, just by chatting. Write your prompt and let our custom ChatGPT recommend the perfect asset.
Check out Artlist’s ChatGPT.
How to download, favorite, add to Artboards, and share music
Downloading Artlist’s music is simple and straightforward. Once you've explored the catalog and found the perfect track, you can either add it to your Favorites, add it to an Artboard, or download it to your device to begin using it in your project.
Select any song:
- Click the dropdown to see Song Versions
- Click download
- Click the star icon to save a track to Favorites
- Click the more icon
- Click Add to Artboard to select or create a new Artboard
- Click Share Song and choose a platform
Note: You are able to share Artlist tracks via Facebook, X, Whatsapp, email or by copying the link
Commonly asked questions
How do I find a song I saved?
To find a track you’ve saved, in the sidebar click Favorites.
Does Artlist have curated collections or playlists?
Artlist has hundreds of curated collections and playlists to explore. Learn more here.
Does Artlist have recommended songs?
Yes, Artlist has recommendations curated specifically for you. Find them on the homepage, under Recommended songs for you.
How can I tell if I saved or favorited a song?
You can tell if a song you’re viewing in the catalog has been saved or favorited because the Star icon will be yellow.
What song file types are available for download?
The song file types available for download are MP3 and WAV.
What countries are available to search trending music on YouTube and Spotify?
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA
Can I request a song for the catalog?
To request a song for the catalog, contact us and share your feedback with our team.
Where can I find information about each track?
You can find information about each track by clicking on a specific track. You’ll find the track page with all details including its filters and BPM.
Can I download music when I’m not signed in?
No, to download music, you must be signed in to your Trial or active subscription.
Which subscriptions include music?
The subscriptions that include music are Music & SFX Social, Music Pro, Music & SFX Pro, and Artlist Max. For more information, click here.
Can I use Artlist’s music in a playlist video?
You can not use Artlist’s music in a playlist video. Artlist’s sync license supports use of music in videos, not as standalone audio. This means the music must always be part of a complete video production and not used on its own.
Using Artlist music in a playlist-style video, where the main purpose is to present music for passive listening, is not permitted. This includes content such as music-only compilations, audio tracks with static images, or videos created primarily to share or distribute the music itself.
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