UpScrolled-safe music: why royalty-free matters right now
UpScrolled is attracting creators who feel burned out on TikTok
And while UpScrolled supports editing features like music and voice-over, it also makes it clear that unlicensed copyrighted material is restricted.
That combination creates a simple new rule of thumb for creators:
If you want fewer headaches, build your content around music you can prove you’re allowed to use.
That’s why you need a reliable royalty-free music source, especially if you’re posting often, testing formats, and need quality sounds that won’t get muted, removed, or flagged.
What UpScrolled audience feels like right now
UpScrolled is pulling in a lot of people who are frustrated with TikTok right now, and it’s positioning itself as a more transparent, free speech and engagement-driven alternative.
The app itself is a mix of short-form video + stories + trending topics, and their help docs highlight a small music library as a built-in editing option.
At the same time, UpScrolled flags unlicensed copyrighted material as restricted content, so creators who lean on random trending audio (or popular clips they didn’t license) may run into problems fast.
Related: Should I switch from TikTok to UpScrolled?
What music types and genres fit best with UpScrolled vibe?
Here are our suggestions. For your convenience we linked to the related TunePocket playlists, so you can take a listen.
Lo-Fi / chillhop
Soft groove, instantly “fits” short-form edits, and stays out of the way of voiceover.
Try: Royalty Free LoFi Hip Hop or Royalty Free Lo-Fi Music.
Minimal ambient pads
Calm, modern, and great for “talking-head” posts, commentary, or storytelling without sounding like elevator music.
Try: Royalty Free Ambient Music.
Warm acoustic / indie folk
Matches the “authentic” vibe (daily life, creators speaking directly, behind-the-scenes).
Try: Acoustic Music or Royalty Free Indie Music.
Modern corporate (light + optimistic)
For small business, product demos, tutorials, how-tos, and creator tools content.
Try: Corporate Music.
Funk / nu-disco
Scroll-stopper energy for quick transitions, “here’s what I made,” and upbeat personal brand clips.
Try: Funky Royalty Free Music.
House / dance-pop (clean)
For fast cuts, glow-ups, montage edits, and anything with motion — without going aggressive.
Try: Royalty Free Dance Music or Royalty Free EDM Music.
Synthwave / retrowave
Popular “internet nostalgia” tone, great for tech, gaming, and late-night vibe posts.
Try: Royalty Free Synthwave / Retrowave.
Trap-lite / hip-hop instrumentals
Punchy but not chaotic; works for memes, reactions, and edits where rhythm matters.
Try: Royalty Free Hip Hop Music (includes lofi, chillhop, and trap styles).
Cinematic uplifting (light orchestra / hybrid)
For “cause,” documentary-style, emotional stories, and big statements — without being melodramatic.
Try: Uplifting Music or Cinematic Music.
Emotional piano
Perfect for sincere voiceover, personal updates, and reflective posts where the music supports the message.
Try: Royalty Free Piano Music or Emotional Music.
Quirky comedy cues (pizzicato / bouncy marimba / playful synth)
For skits, captions, quick punchlines, and meme pacing.
Try: Quirky Background Music or Comedy Music.
Soundscapes (city, nature, cozy room tone)
Great for loopable “ambient” content and background texture that won’t interfere with dialogue.
Try: Soundscapes, Ambient Background Sounds, or Room Tones.
A creator-friendly UpScrolled workflow
1
Pick a vibe that matches the content style (talking-head, montage, tutorial, skit, or ambient loop).
2
Keep the music consistent across a series so your posts feel like a recognizable show, not random uploads.
3
Save your license where you can find it quickly (especially if you post frequently).
4
Test your audio mix on phone speakers.
Rule of thumb
If you can’t clearly understand speech at 30–40% phone volume, the music is too loud or too busy.
