Dark music for ads

    Tension and edge — automotive, gaming, fragrance and anything with a reveal in it.

    Every track here is licensed for commercial use — the synchronisation right covers the recording and the song together, worldwide, from $5 per piece of creative, with a certificate issued at checkout. New to this? What a sync licence is and what one normally costs explain the rest.

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    Upload your cut, drop a track onto it and watch the real thing before you spend anything. No account needed, and your video stays on your device until you license.

    • Licences from $5, covering the recording and the song worldwide
    • Certificate issued the moment you pay, ready for any platform dispute

    Dark music for ads — 24 tracks

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    Cover art for Jag vill gå vall by Home Sweet Somewhere
    $50 licence

    Jag vill gå vall

    Home Sweet Somewhere

    An old Swedish herding song set to modern electronic music. Perfect for cinema, computer games, documentaries and podcasts. Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash

    ElectronicFolk, Lullaby, minimalism, herding song, cyberfolk, cinematic, massive, ethereal130 BPM
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    Cover art for HUNTERS by Ben Sefton
    $100 licence

    HUNTERS

    Ben Sefton

    HUNTERS is a cinematic, darkly atmospheric track blending rock, trap, and soulful elements over a fast 179 BPM tempo in E minor. Rock drums and guitar provide driving momentum, complemented by a soulful, haunting organ and melodic acoustic guitar. Bells echo the melody of the organ and guitar in unison, adding a childlike yet eerie layer that heightens the track’s addictive, hypnotic quality. Vocal melodies are lush, catchy, and harmonically rich, creating tension and memorability throughout. The track explores themes of being pursued, spiritual struggle, and vigilance, evoking a feeling of suspense and watchfulness. Its cinematic, church-like textures and creepy yet cool energy make it ideal for tension-filled scenes, reflective internal moments, or stylized suspense sequences. Ideal for: Film & TV scenes featuring suspense, pursuit, or supernatural tension; thrillers; psychological drama; stylized horror or dark fantasy; dramatic montage sequences with inner conflict or spiritual stakes; character-driven sequences requiring both urgency and haunting melodic depth. Mood: tense, creepy, suspenseful, cinematic Energy: driving, hypnotic, memorable

    RockAlternative179 BPM
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    Cover art for Captive Hell by NEMESIS
    $25 licence

    Captive Hell

    NEMESIS

    Music builds and creates a sense of anticipation until it explodes into a powerful adventure. Has a long battle cry that exudes anguish and desire to break free. Fast, aggressive ready for any explosive scene or audio clip. Lots of juicy parts that could be cut and used alone but it's hard to not want more.

    RockThrash Metal108 BPM
    Restrictions apply
    10
    Cover art for Fear – Dark Synth Tension Atmosphere (30 Seconds) by XABRUALVA
    $5 licence

    Fear – Dark Synth Tension Atmosphere (30 Seconds)

    XABRUALVA

    30‑second dark synth tension cue built around pulsing bass, evolving pads and a mysterious electronic atmosphere. This short version delivers a compact cinematic suspense feel with steady rhythmic motion, subtle arpeggios and a modern dark tone perfect for thriller scenes, investigative moments, sci‑fi transitions, dramatic edits, trailers and any project needing a concise and intense electronic tension cue.

    ElectronicDark music110 BPM
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    Cover art for Age of Darkness by CAIN
    $495 licence

    Age of Darkness

    CAIN

    IMPALA Diamond certified single (250k+ physical sales): Dark, cinematic gothic rock with a powerful atmosphere, dramatic male/female vocals and a driving industrial edge. Featuring an epic chorus celebrating the rise of darkness, the track creates an intense, cinematic energy ideal for fantasy storytelling and supernatural themes. Perfect for dark gaming trailers, fantasy and horror visuals, supernatural series promos, Halloween campaigns and bold cinematic promotional content. The dramatic vocal interplay and powerful arrangement make it especially suited for epic trailers, dark fantasy worlds and atmospheric storytelling.

    RockGothic / Dark Wave, Industrial132 BPM
    Restrictions apply
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    Cover art for 4 LIKE A ZOMBIE by Valyear
    $5 licence

    4 LIKE A ZOMBIE

    Valyear
    Rockmetal
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    Cover art for Journey Into A Cyberpunk Dystopia by Niki N. Phaser
    $15 licence

    Journey Into A Cyberpunk Dystopia

    Niki N. Phaser

    Dark cyberpunk track blending distorted synthwave influences, driving electronic rhythms and unsettling textures into a powerful dystopian atmosphere. The evolving arrangement creates a feeling of tension, isolation and relentless forward momentum through a futuristic world on the brink of collapse. Perfect for sci-fi trailers, cyberpunk games, technology promos, AI content, dystopian documentaries and cinematic action sequences. Also suitable for esports videos, hacker themed productions, automotive advertising, thriller content and futuristic product launches. action, ai, atmosphere, automotive, cinematic, cyberpunk, dark, distortion, dramatic, driving, dystopian, electronic, energetic, esports, futuristic, game, hacker, hacking, industrial, intense, mysterious, sci fi, soundtrack, suspense, synthwave, technology, tension, thriller, trailer, underground

    ElectronicCyberpunk, Hacker Thriller Underscore100 BPM
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    Cover art for Nightshade by Cult Architect
    $25 licence

    Nightshade

    Cult Architect

    An high-energy, cinematic, and atmospheric track, this track is perfect for fashion, tech, automotive, and luxury brands looking for moody, stylish sync music. Combining peaks and drops, that track will align well with visual cuts and brand storytelling arcs, while its instrumental, cinematic production places it well for high-end luxury items that wish to exude style.

    ElectronicBass
    Restrictions apply
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    Cover art for Enchantress of Sound by Gabrielle Ornate
    $10 licence

    Enchantress of Sound

    Gabrielle Ornate

    Enchantress of Sound is a declaration of unapologetic empowerment; an impassioned mantra that calls for total rebirth and unwavering self-belief. Haunting soundscapes seek to entrance you into a state of inescapable rapture.

    RockAlternative rock100 BPM
    10
    Cover art for Q T Pi Ano by Kid of the Star System
    $25 licence

    Q T Pi Ano

    Kid of the Star System
    RockAlternative
    Restrictions apply
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    Cover art for Erase My Mind by Haunted Water
    $95 licence

    Erase My Mind

    Haunted Water

    Erase My Mind” is a dark, synth-driven electronic track with a technoid pulse, tense atmosphere and a distinctly futuristic edge. Built around synthetic textures, rhythmic repetition and a sense of controlled intensity, the track creates a mood that feels nocturnal, sleek and slightly unsettling without losing forward momentum. It is particularly well suited to advertising and branded content for technology, automotive, fashion, gaming, sportswear, nightlife and premium lifestyle brands. The darker electronic character can work especially well with futuristic product reveals, city-at-night imagery, industrial environments, fast-paced editing, digital interfaces, performance vehicles, underground culture and campaigns built around transformation, disruption or innovation. The track also lends itself naturally to thrillers, crime and sci-fi scenes, trailers, psychological drama, dystopian imagery, investigative sequences, tension-building montages and contemporary documentary work. Its repetitive synth-driven energy can support scenes of movement, pursuit, preparation or escalation, while the more atmospheric elements give editors room for dramatic reveals and visually striking transitions.

    ElectronicDowntempo91 BPM
    Restrictions apply
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    Cover art for Exodus From Orion by Kaptain Kollnot
    $100 licence

    Exodus From Orion

    Kaptain Kollnot

    an epic intense feel, a dark cinematic vibe

    RockMetal130 BPM
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    Cover art for Yaksha by Gecko Beach
    $20 licence

    Yaksha

    Gecko Beach

    Energetic and driving electronic beat featuring dark atmospheric textures, sharp rhythm, and a cinematic punch. Perfect for trailers, promos, high energy intros, main titles, or as a tense background underscore. Ideal for modern tech, cyberpunk, dystopian, gaming, action sequences, military scenes and digital media content. Features seamless cut in potential for cues, transitions, and end credits.

    ElectronicAlternative120 BPM
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    Cover art for Dead Man Walkin' by Mississippi Reaper
    $25 licence

    Dead Man Walkin'

    Mississippi Reaper

    Mississippi Reaper's "Dead Man Walkin" is a heavy, gothic rock and metal fusion defined by its brooding vocals, aggressive guitar instrumentation, and chillingly atmospheric rhythm. Driven by dark supernatural imagery, graveyard motifs, and themes of an inescapable past, the song builds from a subterranean bassline into an explosive, choir-backed chorus. These qualities make it an exceptional fit for media projects such as supernatural thriller trailers, dark fantasy video game soundtracks, gritty supernatural television series, or intense anti-hero character montages.

    Rocktrap100 BPM
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    Cover art for Sanctuary  by The Moons Of Jupiter
    $110 licence

    Sanctuary

    The Moons Of Jupiter

    Dynamic, dark, driving and forceful energy. Cumulating in a crescendo, a landslide of emotion. Would suit a dark sci-fi film, TV show or video game.

    ElectronicGothic132 BPM
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    Cover art for Jolene's Reply by wht.rbbt.obj
    $300 licence

    Jolene's Reply

    wht.rbbt.obj

    A slow-burning garage soul/blues rock track driven by gritty guitars, smoky female vocals, and a laid-back 78 BPM groove. Set in E minor, the song carries a confident, unapologetic energy—equal parts seductive and defiant. The vocal performance leans raw and intimate, with a modern, noir edge that feels both vintage and dangerous. Subtle background synth textures add atmosphere without pulling focus from the attitude at the center of the track. Lyrically, the song flips the classic “other woman” narrative into a bold confession, delivering themes of desire, power, and emotional tension with a wink and a smirk. Well-suited for scenes involving complicated relationships, anti-hero characters, late-night encounters, or moments of swagger and control. Works especially well in indie film, streaming drama, fashion-forward spots, or ads looking for a bluesy, rebellious tone with attitude.

    RockGarage Rock Garage Soul Blues Rock78 BPM
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    Cover art for Do you by Hausers
    $70 licence

    Do you

    Hausers

    A dark, groove-driven alt-rock track built around disillusionment and the quiet exhaustion of staying afloat. Low energy on the surface, but with an undercurrent of tension that never fully resolves. Sparse arrangement, E minor, and a vocal delivery that balances bitterness with something closer to resignation than anger. Raw and honest without being loud about it. Usage Recommendations: Scenes of quiet crisis, emotional burnout, or the specific fatigue of someone who has been holding it together for too long. Works well under moments of urban alienation, solitary reflection, or the aftermath of a decision that can't be undone. Suggested Usage Scenarios: FORMAT / MEDIA: TV drama, indie film, documentary, dark lifestyle content. VISUAL SCENARIOS: Someone sitting alone in a car outside a building, not getting out. A late-night city street seen from a window — lights, movement, but no connection. A person going through the motions of a routine that no longer means anything. A bar at closing time, last drink, nowhere to be. The walk home after something ended without a fight. EMOTIONAL THEMES: The exhaustion of surviving rather than living. Alienation in a world that moves too fast and asks too much. The dark humour of someone who sees through everything but keeps going anyway. Quiet rage that has nowhere to go. The moment before a decision, or the moment after — when everything is still but nothing is resolved. Dark. Tense. Raw. Sardonic. Restless. Popularity 6 | Energy 41 | Danceability 65 | Happiness 19 | Loudness -11dB OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/lyD_608Nu6k

    RockAlternative Rock103 BPM
    Restrictions apply
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    Cover art for Trip On In by Palace of Fine Arts
    $45 licence

    Trip On In

    Palace of Fine Arts

    A bar song, trip on in. Old blues put through psychedelic rock artist. Skateboarding, extreme sports, after hours, rock star, art star, expression, impression, swagger, Trip on in Baby! Pass the inspiration.

    RockPsychedelic Blues114 BPM
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    Cover art for I Don't Like You by Zero My Hero
    $45 licence

    I Don't Like You

    Zero My Hero

    This is a wild upbeat punk rock track that would be good in a party scene or during a conflict. It's catchy and sarcastic and a little silly but also solid teenage angst.

    RockPunk, Skaterock 152 BPM
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    Cover art for 2024 Memory 1984 (1) by DR. GO
    $95 licence

    2024 Memory 1984 (1)

    DR. GO

    Nostalgic synthwave track with analogue synths and gated reverb drums. Perfect for 80s period pieces, retro tech advertising, nostalgic brand campaigns, and fashion content.

    Electronic115 BPM
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    Cover art for Hero by Chucky Trading Co
    $5 licence

    Hero

    Chucky Trading Co

    Slow bluesy folk rock track with signature guitar solos and vocal harmonies. Fantasy story of a reluctant warrior. "I am not your hero." Perfect for sweeping landscapes and adventurous settings.

    RockFolk85 BPM
    Restrictions apply
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    $5 licence

    Vampire Road

    Hot Apollo
    Rockgoth
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    Cover art for Myself  by Taylor scott
    $5 licence

    Myself

    Taylor scott
    RockAlternative98 BPM
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    Cover art for Buying Things on TV (2.0) by Larry Wish
    $175 licence

    Buying Things on TV (2.0)

    Larry Wish

    Quirky and nostalic electronic orchestral song. Perfect for TV, Film, Creative Ads, Tech, and Video Games!

    ElectronicOrchestral
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