Mood-setting background music for supermarkets and grocery stores

Licensed music designed to create a pleasant, welcoming shopping environment, perfect for grocery aisles, checkout areas, and fresh food zones.

Enhance the ambiance of your grocery store

The right music helps shape the in-store experience, supports customer satisfaction, and influences how long people shop.

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Sets the mood

Whether you're aiming for a calm pace or an energetic vibe, music for grocery stores sets the tone across every part of the store.

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Improves customer experience

Grocery store background music fills in quiet moments, keeping the atmosphere engaging and making the space more comfortable.

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Encourages return visits

A consistent and enjoyable soundtrack helps create a memorable experience, encouraging shoppers to return regularly.

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Masks unwanted noise

Music helps cover up distracting sounds like rattling carts, loud conversations, or checkout beeps, maintaining a smooth and inviting atmosphere.

The sound of better grocery shopping

Our music platform gives you full control over your supermarket’s sound with licensed playlists, scheduling tools, and custom stations.

  • 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.
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Music for supermarkets made easy

Build the ideal in-store experience throughout the day using scheduled playlists, light promotional messages, and centralized control for multiple locations.

  • Schedule stations and custom mixes that reflect the energy of each part of the day, from morning rush to evening wind-down.
  • Insert promotional messages at exactly the right times, helping you boost in-store offers without interrupting the shopping flow.
  • Link as many supermarket or grocery locations as you need and control everything from one easy-to-use platform.
Learn more about SoundMachine's programming tools

Why background music for supermarkets isn’t just background noise


Music shapes how shoppers feel, how long they stay, and whether they come back. These stats show why investing in professional background music for grocery stores and supermarkets is a smart business move.

66.3%

of shoppers say they feel more relaxed and comfortable when music is playing

67%

of shoppers said background music made them feel the store's management cared about its customers

68.4%

of shoppers believe music creates a more enjoyable atmosphere, and 68% say it encourages them to visit more often, stay longer, and spend more.

Figures and statistics are based on findings from reputable industry reports and academic research studies.

Music license solutions for different
grocery environments

Whether you manage a local grocery store, a regional supermarket, or a national grocery chain, our platform delivers the perfect soundtrack to enhance the customer experience at every level.

Neighborhood grocery stores

Create a warm, welcoming environment with handpicked playlists that match your store’s personality and help shoppers feel relaxed while browsing.

Full-service supermarkets

Shape the experience in every zone, including produce, deli, checkout, and entrances, with curated music for supermarkets that supports flow and comfort.

Specialty and organic markets

Use our flexible background music solution to support a calm, premium-feeling atmosphere that complements high-end or natural product offerings.

Multi-location grocery chains

Control grocery store background music across multiple locations from one dashboard. Maintain brand consistency while adapting playlists by region, store size, or time of day.

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Go beyond curated stations

Already using Spotify, Apple Music, or TIDAL at home? You can import your favorite playlists into your fully licensed grocery store music account for complete control and compliance.

How to get started

It only takes a few steps to get fully licensed music for supermarkets and grocery stores

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 locations instantly feel more inviting with professional-grade and expertly curated music

Trusted by stores worldwide

Thousands of grocery stores and supermarkets around the world rely on our platform to create a consistent, engaging in-store atmosphere using licensed, flexible music solutions.


Frequently Asked Questions


The best music for grocery stores includes upbeat, instrumental, soft pop, or contemporary playlists that create a relaxed and enjoyable shopping environment. Some stores prefer energy-boosting tracks during peak times, while others use softer music to slow the pace. A professional music subscription helps you tailor the vibe to your brand and audience.


The right background music for supermarkets sets the tone for the shopping experience, reduces stress, and makes customers feel more at ease. It can guide shopper flow, influence time spent in-store, and enhance how your brand is remembered.


Grocery store background music should be loud enough to be heard clearly throughout the space without overpowering conversations or store announcements. It should support the overall atmosphere, not distract from it. A well-balanced volume helps shoppers stay focused, feel relaxed, and enjoy the experience.


No, personal streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube are not licensed for commercial use. To play music legally in a public setting like a grocery store or supermarket, you need a licensed service that includes public performance rights.


Playing music in your store counts as a public performance under copyright law. Without proper licensing, you could face fines from performance rights organizations. A subscription-based service ensures you stay compliant and protected.


PROs such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC represent music creators and ensure they are paid when their work is played in public places. Using a licensed provider for music for supermarkets removes the need to deal with PROs directly and keeps your store legally covered.

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