Why is music a must-have for a café?

Music defines whether your café feels like a quick stop or a place to linger. It softens conversations, supports focus for guests working on laptops, and makes every cup feel more special.

What does business music licensing include?

All Moodby tracks are licensed for commercial use, so you can stream background music in your business without breaking the law. Moodby also covers public performance rights, so you don’t need to chase separate licenses from local collecting societies.

What music is best for a café?

The best café music depends on your customer mix and the time of day. Morning coffee rush: upbeat acoustic, indie pop, or light jazz that feels energizing without being aggressive. Midday working crowd: lo-fi hip-hop, ambient electronic, or soft instrumental — music that helps focus without distraction. Afternoon and evening: warmer, slower sounds like jazz standards, neo-soul, or folk that create a relaxed, lingering atmosphere. Moodby's scheduling feature lets you automate these transitions so the right playlist plays at the right time without manual changes.

Can I play tracks from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube in my business?

Keep in mind that consumer streaming services are for personal use only. Playing them in your venue without the correct licenses can lead to copyright claims, fines, or even lawsuits.

Royalty-free music for cafés and coffee shops

Stream licensed background music for cafes and coffee shops — no ASCAP, BMI, or PRS fees. Cozy, low-distraction playlists that keep guests comfortable, laptops open, and cups refilling.

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playlists

Keep cups clinking and laptops open with cozy, low-distraction playlists that work for first dates, freelancers, and regulars.

Always fresh sound

Our experts create playlists, seamlessly integrating seasonal moods and curating new experiments. Guarantee your guests a fresh and engaging experience, never a repetitive loop.

Multiple locations. One dashboard.

Add and manage all your venues in one place. Set the right music for each location from a single, simple control panel.

Add team-members

Let your team manage the everyday music flow while your main settings stay protected. Simple access control that keeps your brand's atmosphere consistent.

350+ brandsuit
playlists

Keep cups clinking and laptops open with cozy, low-distraction playlists that work for first dates, freelancers, and regulars.

Always fresh sound

Our experts create playlists, seamlessly integrating seasonal moods and curating new experiments. Guarantee your guests a fresh and engaging experience, never a repetitive loop.

Multiple locations. One dashboard.

Add and manage all your venues in one place. Set the right music for each location from a single, simple control panel.

Add team-members

Let your team manage the everyday music flow while your main settings stay protected. Simple access control that keeps your brand's atmosphere consistent.

Why background music is essential for cafés and coffee shops

Your coffee brings people in. The atmosphere shapes their experience. Choose a sound that fits morning catch-ups, focused afternoons and everything in between.

The research

Same space.
A different feeling.

In a university cafeteria, guests rated the atmosphere differently depending on the music. Here’s how three styles compared.

120participants

3music styles

4weeks

Restful

Lounge5.83

Pop4.83

Jazz7.05

0510

Jazz received the highest restful rating.

Exciting

Lounge4.00

Pop7.60

Jazz7.30

0510

Pop received the highest exciting rating.

Up-market

Lounge6.23

Pop4.03

Jazz5.38

0510

Lounge received the highest up-market rating.

Mean guest ratings on a 0–10 scale, not percentages. Differences across music styles were statistically significant for these three attributes. The study did not establish a significant increase in total sales.

Vitera & Keresztes, Research in Hospitality Management, 2(1–2), 51–55, Table 1.
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Music for your café.
Built for business.

Personal Spotify and Apple Music subscriptions do not cover commercial playback. A café needs music with the appropriate rights for its venue.

Moodby provides music for business, helping you create a consistent atmosphere with a catalogue cleared for commercial use.

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MorningWarm & welcomingAfternoonCalm & focusedEveningRelaxed & social

Find your café’s
own rhythm.

Keep the volume comfortable for conversation. Choose a playlist that suits your guests and change the sound as the day unfolds.

Moodby’s curated café stations make it easy to find the right mood for your space.

Try Moodby for your café ↗

A great cup of coffee deserves a great soundtrack. Moodby gives cafe and coffee shop owners a legally compliant music system with playlists designed specifically for hospitality — so the right ambiance plays itself while you focus on the coffee.

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How it works

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Choose a playlist that matches
your venue’s vibe.

Step 01

Get licensed

Download your royalty-free music certificate to stay protected.

Step 02

Manage with ease

Add locations, set permissions, and keep everything organized.

Step 03

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Get marketing ideas for your coffee shop

Answer 6 quick questions and get personalized coffee shop marketing ideas to attract customers, encourage repeat visits and make your coffee shop stand out.

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Moodby freed me from licensing headaches and generic playlists. It's a true 'set-and-forget' system that perfectly shapes our atmosphere. A game-changer for ambiance and peace of mind.
Moodby just works.

Henry Tadevosyan

Anais Restaurant, Australia

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