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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- Licences from $5, covering the recording and the song worldwide
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Dark music for ads — 24 tracks
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$50 licenceJag vill gå vall
Home Sweet SomewhereAn old Swedish herding song set to modern electronic music. Perfect for cinema, computer games, documentaries and podcasts. Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash
$100 licenceHUNTERS
Ben SeftonHUNTERS 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
$25 licenceCaptive Hell
NEMESISMusic 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.
$5 licenceFear – Dark Synth Tension Atmosphere (30 Seconds)
XABRUALVA30‑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.
$495 licenceAge of Darkness
CAINIMPALA 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.
$5 licence
$15 licenceJourney Into A Cyberpunk Dystopia
Niki N. PhaserDark 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
Nightshade
Cult ArchitectAn 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.
$10 licenceEnchantress of Sound
Gabrielle OrnateEnchantress 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.
$25 licence
$95 licenceErase My Mind
Haunted WaterErase 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.
$100 licenceExodus From Orion
Kaptain Kollnotan epic intense feel, a dark cinematic vibe
$20 licenceYaksha
Gecko BeachEnergetic 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.
$25 licenceDead Man Walkin'
Mississippi ReaperMississippi 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.
$110 licenceSanctuary
The Moons Of JupiterDynamic, 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.
$300 licenceJolene's Reply
wht.rbbt.objA 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.
$70 licenceDo you
HausersA 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
$45 licenceTrip On In
Palace of Fine ArtsA 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.
$45 licenceI Don't Like You
Zero My HeroThis 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.
$95 licence2024 Memory 1984 (1)
DR. GONostalgic synthwave track with analogue synths and gated reverb drums. Perfect for 80s period pieces, retro tech advertising, nostalgic brand campaigns, and fashion content.
$5 licenceHero
Chucky Trading CoSlow 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.
$5 licence
$175 licenceBuying Things on TV (2.0)
Larry WishQuirky and nostalic electronic orchestral song. Perfect for TV, Film, Creative Ads, Tech, and Video Games!