Background music

The perfect soundtrack, tailored to your brand

Our approach to creating inviting and impactful background music for your business is fuelled by our genuine passion, deep knowledge across every genre, and an acute understanding of how a brand’s sonic signature speaks to its identity.

We take care of every step

Curation

Our music experts take the time to understand your business and curate playlists accordingly.

Lyric verification

Each track is checked for inappropriate content or lyrics for a brand-safe experience.

Licensing

You’ll never have to worry about copyright infringement or misusing intellectual property.

Granular programming

Our proprietary tech enables dayparting, intelligent shuffle, blending options, and more for dynamic playout.

Customer care

Whenever you need technical support, our skilled team will be available to help you get back on track in no time.

Regularly refreshed content

Ongoing refreshes to your music design strategy keep your content fresh, relevant, and ready for seasonal events and brand moments.

Choose your level of customization

Our team can design music strategies at any scale, whether you want to simply press play or curate playlists that are unique to your brand.

LEVEL 1
Standard

The plug-and-play option.
Get access to our ever-updating catalog of 150+ pre-curated playlists.

LEVEL 2
Standard+

Blend standard playlists based on specific parameters and daypart them for enhanced customization.

LEVEL 3
Custom

Collaborate with a dedicated music designer who will hand-pick every track using your brand as their north star.

The team behind your in-store music

You won’t find any algorithms or AI here: we have real people relying on judgement, savvy, and decades of combined experience to create your signature sound.

Diverse experience

Our team is made up of an eclectic mix of DJs, sound engineers, composers, marketers, and radio professionals.

Genuine passion

We don’t just know music—we live music. Expect a perfect balance of trending tracks and deep cuts.

Collaborative spirit

We work with you to make sure each song and playlist feels just right for your brand experience.

Decade-spanning knowledge

Our curators span generations and backgrounds, bringing deep knowledge of music for every kind of listener.

Why in-store music matters

90%

of clients agree that music affects the customer experience.1

80%

of our polled clients feel that music affects their brand reputation.1

87%

of Stingray clients feel that music improves employees’ moods.2

Source:  1. SOCAN statistics and Léger, 2019.
2. Stingray internal data, 2019.

Stingray’s SB3

Our plug-and-play music device downloads background music and in-store messaging through ethernet or Wi-Fi, so you never have to worry about outages or downtime.

Web and mobile streaming

Stream unlimited background music with our web player or mobile app! These budget-conscious solutions don’t require any wiring or installation, so you can play music straight from your computer or mobile device.

Soundtracking the holidays, your way.

We provide specialized mixes for the festive season, tailored to your needs. Choose from our pre-curated playlists or work alongside our music designers to develop a custom approach. Whatever you choose, our offering is easy to activate, flexible, and perfectly suited to this special time of year.

CONTACT US

Want curated in-store music? Reach out to our team of experts.

We’ll help you create outstanding in-store experiences that fit your brand like a glove.

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Frequently asked questions about in store music

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SOCAN, CML, RESOUND, CSI, and SOPROQ licenses may be required if you play background music in your business.

We own all the national licenses required to play music legally. Licenses are required to play music in a commercial setting, yet many business owners are not aware of this and continue to play music that is not licensed for commercial use.

Endorse the development of an equitable compensation system for Canadian musicians by broadcasting licensed music.

Every song in the Stingray Business catalogue is analyzed by the music design team to identify potentially offensive or suggestive lyrics and themes. Need music for the whole family? We can filter out inappropriate content and ensure a wholesome environment.