Functional and Generic MusicUpdated a year ago

At JumpWave Group, we do not distribute functional or generic music. This category encompasses audio recordings that lack musical structure and do not qualify as music.

What Constitutes Functional or Generic Music?

This type of content includes:

• White Noise and Non-Musical Sounds
  • Background audio intended for use in environments, such as:
    • Nature Sounds: Waterfalls, rain, ocean waves, animal calls, thunder, etc.
    • Ambient Noises: Car horns, traffic, doorbells, ringing phones, airplane sounds, etc.

Why Are These Restrictions in Place?

The primary reason is straightforward: Jumpwave Group is dedicated to distributing music, not ambient or non-musical content.

With an abundance of this type of audio already present on music platforms, the need for new recordings of generic sounds has diminished significantly.

Industry-Wide Impact

Music rights management entities are actively working to eliminate these recordings from royalty distribution systems. Since these recordings do not fall under music-based copyright laws, they exploit legal frameworks designed to protect songwriters and labels, which creates issues within the industry.

By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that our platform remains focused on authentic musical content that supports artists and their creative endeavors.