About PGN Music
In 2020, the content creation community was hit hard by a wave of DMCA strikes and copyright claims that swept across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and others. Countless creators saw hundreds of videos abruptly flagged, with advertising revenue redirected to the copyright holders of the music used. Twitch faced a similar fallout—only with more aggressive enforcement. Entire libraries of VODs were muted or removed. In response, streamers scrambled to purge their video archives, attempting to avoid claims on content that, in many cases, was five or more years old.
After struggling to find quality jazz that was safe for use, PGN Music began producing DMCA-free and NCS-compliant jazz specifically for content creators. What started as a simple solution quickly evolved—first into chill and lo-fi, then naturally into EDM, reflecting the personal tastes of creators like Jahlon, Wolfessmoon, and others who regularly rely on the PGN Music library. And just like that, a record label was born.
As PGN Music continues to grow, we aim to expand into additional genres. More importantly, as we collaborate with a broader network of creators, our goal is to deliver the custom music they truly need—whether that’s immersive Fantasy Tavern music like what The Golden Feather requested, or high-energy hard rock like what Grinning Jack needed for their content.
PGN Music does not oppose the DMCA or the wave of copyright claims that swept through the content creation world. These actions were both legal and justified. Copyright must be respected, and creators cannot enhance their work by using mainstream music without properly licensing it.
The issue arises when creators rely on tools specifically designed to prevent copyright claims, DMCA strikes, and VOD mutes—yet continue to face them. Take Soundtrack by Twitch, for example. It was a well-intentioned tool that gained widespread adoption among streamers. However, its license only covered live broadcasts—not VODs or uploaded content on platforms like YouTube. In today’s media landscape, where recorded content is often repurposed or used to promote live streams, that limitation made the tool largely ineffective.
What You Can Do with Music from PGN Music
PGN Music is safe to use in monetized creative projects. Our library was built for content creators. You’re allowed to use PGN Music in:
- Livestreams (e.g. Twitch, YouTube, DLive)
- Uploaded video content (e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels)
- Video games and gameplay footage
What You May Not Do
While PGN Music is DMCA-free, we retain full copyright on every track. You may not:
- Upload our music (tracks or albums) to any platform or monetized site without making meaningful creative edits
- Claim PGN Music as your own original work
- File copyright strikes, register copyrights, or issue claims based on PGN Music tracks or derivative works
Licensing and Creative Use
All PGN Music is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This means:
- You may use the music for commercial purposes
- You may remix, transform, or build upon the music — even commercially
- You must credit PGN Music and indicate if changes were made. Example: Music Courtesy of PGN Music (https://pgnmusic.com/)
- If you create a derivative work, you must share it under the same license (CC BY-SA)
- You cannot copyright or restrict access to derivative works
- You cannot file claims against others using PGN Music under the same license
Final Note
Although this music is DMCA-free, it is not public domain. Improper use—such as uploading tracks without attribution or claiming ownership—can lead to unnecessary legal action. PGN, Inc. is committed to protecting the integrity of the library and the creators who rely on it.
Please respect the license, respect the artists, and use the music in the spirit it was provided: to support creators without legal risk or confusion.
Connect with Us
If you include PGN Music in your creative projects, we’d love to hear from you. Tag us on social media or reach out directly—your support helps grow this community, and we’re always eager to return that support by highlighting the creators who use our work.
If you're a content creator in need of a specific genre or musical style, we encourage you to contact us. We’re always exploring new sounds, and your request may be added to our development queue.
For creators or organizations who require formal, written permission to use PGN Music content, please reach out to us directly. We are happy to provide custom licensing arrangements when needed.