Music for coffee bars & cafés.
Counter-culture playlists, scheduled to follow the day. Track Studios fits the coffee ritual — and keeps collecting societies out of the equation.
Why it fits.
Sets the counter mood.
Warm or bright, jazz or indie folk — Counter Hour and Daylight Linen are built for the coffee ritual.
Morning to close, on autopilot.
Program a 07:00 opener through afternoon ramp and early-evening wind-down. Shifts happen automatically.
Zero royalty-org fees.
AI catalog not registered with STIM, PRS, GEMA, or SUISA. Hand any inspector a certificate, not an explanation.
Your existing sound system.
Browser tab, AirPlay, Chromecast, or a 3.5mm cable into the amp behind the counter. No new hardware.
Own audio announcements.
Promote a seasonal drink, an evening event, or closing time — a 30-second spot every 12 tracks.
License proof on paper.
Signed certificate per location. Print it, frame it, hand it to any inspector who walks in.
What works in your space.
Pre-built schedules and tempo defaults you can use day one. Switch any time.
We run six locations from one tab. Counter Hour at lunch, Sunset Service from 17:00, Night Shift after eleven. It just plays.
What café owners ask.
Do coffee shops need a music licence?
Yes. Playing music in a coffee bar or café is a public performance under copyright law and requires a commercial music licence. Using Track Studios avoids collecting society fees entirely — the AI catalog is not registered with STIM, PRS, GEMA, SUISA, or any other rights organisation.
Is Spotify legal in a coffee shop?
No. Spotify is licensed for personal, non-commercial use only. Playing it in a café or coffee bar violates its Terms of Service and does not satisfy public performance licensing requirements. A collecting society inspector can still issue a fine.
What music works best in a café?
Morning hours suit low-tempo acoustic and jazz playlists that ease customers into the day. Midday benefits from slightly brighter, mid-tempo tracks. Evenings can handle more energetic or eclectic sounds. Track Studios offers pre-built playlists for each part of the day — Counter Hour for daytime, Sunset Service for evenings.
Can I run music across multiple café locations from one account?
Yes. Add as many locations as you have. Each is €25/month and gets its own certificate, schedule, and audio ad queue. You manage everything — and control what each location is playing — from one browser dashboard.
How does daypart scheduling work in a coffee bar?
You define time blocks in the dashboard — 07:00 morning opener, 11:00 midday shift, 17:00 evening lift. Each block runs its own playlist automatically. No staff intervention needed once it's set up.
What if a collecting society inspector visits my café?
You hand them the certificate. Every Track Studios subscription includes a downloadable compliance certificate confirming the catalog is owned outright and not registered with any collecting society. One PDF, one page, end of conversation.
Music licensing for coffee bars.
Try it in your coffee bar. €25/month.
7-day free trial. Every license included.