Background music for cafés and coffee shops
Curate the finest experience for
your café's background music
Thoughtful music selections make your coffee shop warm and inviting, keeping customers coming back for more.
Boosts brand identity
The right music helps coffee shops define their identity, from smooth jazz vibes to indie acoustics, reinforcing the brand.
Eases wait times
Music keeps customers entertained, making lines or wait times feel shorter and more pleasant.
Reduces background noise
Music can mask distracting sounds like coffee machines, providing a consistent audio environment for your patrons.
Zones the space
Playing slightly different music styles or volumes in different areas allows some people to work quietly and others to chat comfortably.
The sound of better sips
- Pick your ideal sound from over 500+ curated stations across a wide variety of genres.
- Import custom playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Youtube, and more.
- Talk with a dedicated music concierge to help make the perfect station.
Music for coffee shops made easy
- Schedule stations and custom mixes, building the right ambiance throughout the day.
- Incorporate promotional messages for your café at exact times or in precise intervals.
- Link as many locations as you like to your account and control music from a single interface.
Not-so-background music
The right background music increases customer spending, enhances satisfaction, and strengthens brand recall.
Increase in customer spending occurs in coffee shops that play slow-tempo music compared to those without it.
Rise in customer satisfaction is observed when curated playlists are played in coffee shops.
Enhanced brand recall happens when music aligns with the coffee shop's theme and style.
Figures and statistics are based on findings from reputable industry reports and academic research studies.
Go beyond curated stations
Import your existing playlists from any major platforms to make a truly unique experience.
How to get started
It only takes a few steps to get fully licensed music in your café.
1. Pick your plan
Choose one of our plans, tell us about your company, and you're in! Explore all features for 30 days, completely free.
2. Define your sound
Choose from 500+ stations or import custom playlists from major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more.
3. Program your content
Schedule stations, custom playlists, or mixes and get attention with promotional messaging.
4. Enjoy the music
You’re done! Watch as your cafés instantly feel more inviting with professional-grade and expertly curated music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can background music help create a productive ambiance for remote workers?
Absolutely. Playing moderate-volume ambient music in coffee shops can enhance focus and productivity. In fact, 71% of people report being more productive when the right music is playing. Choose instrumental tracks or gentle background music to create an ideal work environment.
How often should I update my coffee shop's playlist?
Regular updates keep the environment fresh for both customers and staff. Aim to refresh your playlists every 2-4 weeks. SoundMachine offers scheduled playlist rotations to make this process effortless.
Is it true that music can make coffee taste better?
Interestingly, yes. A study from the Journal of Food Quality and Preference found that music can influence taste perception. Specifically, lower-pitched sounds enhanced the perception of bitterness in coffee, while higher pitches accentuated sweetness.