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Epidemic Sound

Royalty-free music and sound effects licensing service

epidemicsound.com

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year: 2009
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 600–1,000
Industry: Entertainment Production

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Latest news about Epidemic Sound

In short: Epidemic Sound underwent a leadership transition as co-founder Oscar Höglund stepped down as CEO while the company expanded its AI tools.

Company announcements

July 28 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound warns brands about copyright infringement risks

Mona Simonian explains that brand-published content is commercial, with penalties up to $150,000 per track.

July 8 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound reports 2025 annual and sustainability results

The report highlights a transformative year with significant AI investment, returning to profitable growth in H1 2026.

July 3 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Group acquires Blenda Labs

The acquisition expands into video, adding Blenda Labs' AI-native production system to Epidemic Group's catalog.

June 18 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound launches Soundproof to mitigate music licensing risk

New research shows 56% of brands faced copyright issues; Soundproof offers AI monitoring and re-soundtracking.

Media coverage

July 11 Law360

Meta Secures Toss Of Swedish Soundtrack Co.'s Music IP Suit - Law360

A California federal judge Friday tossed Swedish soundtrack company Epidemic Sound AB's copyright infringement lawsuit that accused Meta of offering its sounds to the social...

July 8 Dagens industri

Epidemic Sound sees a brightening after tough 2025

Revenues declined and losses increased last year, but the CEO sees a brightening in 2026.

July 8 Breakit

Heavy loss for Epidemic Sound: ”External factors”

Revenues declined and losses piled up for Epidemic Sound last year, shows a recent financial statement. ”We continued with deliberate investments,” says CEO Sara Börsvik, who...

April 21 Dagens industri

That's why the CEO left after 18 years: 100 percent his own decision

Epidemic Sound faces major changes - and already a month ago the founder Oscar Höglund left the CEO position after 18 years. In an interview with...

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