Line output

What makes the perfect music? Creativity, emotion and technical mastery. The end result: the line output that plays the music and fills the room. If you want to learn about using music in your business, Soundtrack's blog is the perfect place to start.

Behind the music
September 29, 2026

Music licensing: what's a music license and why do I need one?

Customer and business stories
September 25, 2026

The Soundtrack Behind Pete's Tavern

Behind the music
September 22, 2026

Personal streaming costs the UK music industry £346 million a year

Inside Soundtrack
September 22, 2026

How Soundtrack fits into the music industry

Culture and trends
September 18, 2026

Folk music: Documenting history in unexpected ways

Behind the music
September 15, 2026

Correct payment for artists

Culture and trends
September 11, 2026

Pop music: The genre everyone thinks they know

Behind the music
September 9, 2026

How artists get paid per stream: the ins and outs of music streaming royalties

Behind the music
September 8, 2026

Why can't I use a personal streaming service?

Culture and trends
September 4, 2026

Blues: The music that changed everything

Behind the music
July 14, 2026

Mechanical royalties, performance royalties and sync licensing: How artists earn

Culture and trends
July 10, 2026

House music: Chicago's gift to the world

Inside Soundtrack
July 7, 2026

Soundtrack in The Times: What makes the perfect retail playlist?

Culture and trends
July 3, 2026

The evolution of British music

Culture and trends
June 30, 2026

French music: The artists and sounds that define l'Hexagone

Inside Soundtrack
June 23, 2026

Soundtrack on the BBC: Can music change the way we eat?

Music strategy and curation
June 19, 2026

Retail music strategy: licensing, playlists and systems for retail stores

Inside Soundtrack
June 12, 2026

Tunify partners up with Soundtrack

Behind the music
June 5, 2026

Music licensing in the UK: a guide to PRS and PPL for businesses

Culture and trends
June 2, 2026

Canadian music: Why a country this cold makes such good records

Product and tech
May 26, 2026

Retail store music features that matter most

Behind the music
May 22, 2026

DMCA compliance for businesses: what you need to know about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Behind the music
May 19, 2026

I'm with the brand: how musicians make money beyond streaming

Music strategy and curation
May 12, 2026

How to test and improve your business music strategy

Music strategy and curation
May 8, 2026

Music curation for business: how to design your brand atmosphere

Product and tech
May 4, 2026

Music for restaurants: how to choose the best music service and build the right playlist

Product and tech
April 29, 2026

Modernizing retail communication with audio messaging

Customer and business stories
April 22, 2026

The Soundtrack Behind Sandbox VR

Music strategy and curation
April 14, 2026

Why free background music could cost you $1,500 per song

Music strategy and curation
March 31, 2026

Do you need a music expert or just better tools?

Behind the music
March 26, 2026

Can I stream music in my bar?

Product and tech
March 20, 2026

Compare the best streaming platforms for businesses

Customer and business stories
March 2, 2026

The Soundtrack Behind Loreto Restaurant

Customer and business stories
January 30, 2026

The Soundtrack Behind Nobis Hospitality Group

Behind the music
January 23, 2026

What is a performing rights organization?

Product and tech
November 13, 2025

Complete guide to the best sound system setup for your business

Culture and trends
November 13, 2025

Sound strategies to improve your office culture

Behind the music
November 13, 2025

How to play music legally in your business

Music strategy and curation
November 13, 2025

What's the best music genre for your business?

Behind the music
November 13, 2025

Can you use Spotify to play music in your business?

Product and tech
November 13, 2025

How to get the most from your music scheduling software

Product and tech
November 11, 2025

How to pick a commercial audio system

Behind the music
November 7, 2025

How the right music can deliver big Black Friday sales

Product and tech
August 4, 2025

Top 10 bar sound systems of 2025

Product and tech
March 4, 2025

AV installation guide: best practices, costs and top services

Product and tech
March 4, 2025

Planning your hotel AV installation? Here's what you need to know

Product and tech
March 4, 2025

Choosing the best restaurant sound system

Behind the music
March 4, 2025

Why businesses need to pay for music use

Customer and business stories
February 6, 2025

Music and wine: how the right soundtrack elevates the experience

Music strategy and curation
January 31, 2025

Hotel lobby music: 8 playlists that set the perfect mood

Behind the music
January 29, 2025

Restaurant music licensing: Everything you need to know

Customer and business stories
January 25, 2025

Boost your restaurant's table turnover and revenue with music

Product and tech
January 15, 2025

AV installation tips for restaurants

Culture and trends
December 6, 2024

How to play Christmas music effectively in your business

Music strategy and curation
November 11, 2024

How background music can work for your business

Music strategy and curation
October 10, 2024

The wait is over: 9 playlists your lobby needs

Culture and trends
October 8, 2024

Halloween marketing ideas for your business

Music strategy and curation
September 20, 2024

Mexican restaurant music: 5 playlists that spice up the atmosphere

Product and tech
September 3, 2024

Is Sonos right for business use?

Product and tech
July 15, 2024

Business music streaming: how to pick the right service

Product and tech
July 12, 2024

Apple Music for Business is gone (use this alternative)

Customer and business stories
June 19, 2024

How to increase restaurant sales with music

Behind the music
June 18, 2024

What is a public performance license?

Behind the music
May 20, 2024

Do I have to pay BMI, ASCAP and SESAC?

Customer and business stories
March 5, 2024

The soundtrack of… Uniqlo Australia

Behind the music
January 30, 2024

How to license music for your business: a step-by-step guide

Customer and business stories
January 29, 2024

How does music affect restaurant sales? Psychology has the answers

Music strategy and curation
September 7, 2023

The art of listening: best art gallery music

Music strategy and curation
August 16, 2023

Retail music: 12 playlists to set the mood for shopping

Music strategy and curation
August 2, 2023

The best music for doctors' offices and medical clinics

Music strategy and curation
July 11, 2023

Background music for pools and beach clubs: 8 great playlists

Music strategy and curation
April 17, 2023

Japanese restaurant music: 6 playlists to match your dining style

Music strategy and curation
October 25, 2022

Jazz for coffee shops: 9 playlists brewed just right

Music strategy and curation
October 17, 2022

Italian restaurant music: 6 playlists that set the perfect mood

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… Sandqvist

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of... The IKEA Festival at Milan Design Week

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… O'Learys

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… Oak + Fort

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… McDonald's Sweden

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… TONI&GUY USA

Customer and business stories
March 3, 2022

The soundtrack of… TAG Heuer

Music strategy and curation
March 2, 2022

How music and sound shape a better customer experience

Culture and trends
February 19, 2022

What retail staff and customers really think about Christmas music

Music strategy and curation
February 19, 2022

10 questions every business should ask about music

Customer and business stories
February 19, 2022

Sounds expensive: why brands are going big on music design

Culture and trends
February 19, 2022

From queues to cues: Use music to elevate sales season

Customer and business stories
February 19, 2022

The new music trend: how the 4 hottest NYC restaurants use sound