Musicbed sits at the crossroads of music and filmmaking, where the art of storytelling meets the power of sound. We don’t just provide music, we curate it, ensuring filmmakers and creatives have access to the most authentic, emotionally resonant, and trend-setting songs available.
In the Music in Film Trend Report, we break down the biggest trends shaping music in advertising, content creation, the world of film and TV, and wedding films. These aren’t just passing fads—they’re shifts in how filmmakers use authentic music to elevate their work, connect with audiences, and define their artistic identity.
Check out the music in film trends we foresee transforming the media landscape in 2025.
Music for Content Creation
You can have the best visuals, the best edit, and the best story. But if the music doesn’t connect, your content won’t either
If you want to grow as a creator, stop treating music like an afterthought. The fastest way to make people connect with your content is to use authentic music that actually makes them feel something.
A raw, emotional vocal? It makes a scene feel personal. A catchy, looping melody? Now your video is living rent-free in their heads. A quirky indie song? It creates a unique identity instead of feeling factory-made. And early 2000s nostalgia? That’s the fastest way to hook someone with a song that captures the energy and emotion of that era without feeling dated.
Authenticity is everything. Audiences know when something feels real—and when it doesn’t. Generic royalty-free stock music makes forgettable videos, plain and simple.
Audiences can hear the difference. And as a creator, you can, too. Musicbed is the only licensing platform built for creators who take their work seriously, offering authentic music from relevant artists, songs that sound like they belong in your video because they actually do. Every song is hand-selected, expertly curated, and guaranteed to connect. This is music that makes people feel something. Music that makes them listen.
Every day, 2.6 million videos are uploaded online. That’s 2.6 million chances to blend in—or to break through. The creators who rise above the noise are the ones who create real connection. And the fastest way to do that? Use music that moves people.
Music for Advertising
Some ads get skipped. Some ads get remembered. The difference? Music.
Think about the ads that stick with you. They don’t just push a product—they trigger a memory, spark nostalgia, or make you feel something real.
That’s what music does.
Music’s not just background noise—it’s the fastest way to connect with an audience, to make an ad feel human. And this year, the smartest advertisers know that music is their most important choice. Music is powerful, and if your ad isn’t using it right, you’re just adding to the digital landfill of forgettable content.
The best advertisers aren’t settling for generic stock music. They’re curating sounds that make brands instantly recognizable. They’re bringing back early 2000s music because it truly resonates with a nostalgic audience. They use classical music because nothing screams luxury and drama like an orchestral swell. They’re tapping into quirky indie songs because they want their ad to sound as unique as it looks. And they’re reviving ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s sounds because timeless music creates timeless moments.
This isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about owning a sound. The right song doesn’t just make an ad better. It makes it unforgettable. If you want your ad to stick and people to talk about your ad like it’s art instead of an interruption, music is how you do it.
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