Open Ear Music

05/12/2023

While it's generally dismissed as a necessary evil, our team of Music Curators know that there's a whole load of good Christmas music out there.

It's well documented that music can be an effective tool for torture and that a great number of business owners are inadvertently causing misery to staff and customers alike with their poorly chosen Christmas soundtrack.

At such a busy time, the added insult of having to absorb the same set-in-stone 'classic' tracks for a month (or more!) does nothing for a staff member's enthusiasm or a customer's desire to hang around and spend.

Here at Open Ear, we really don't want people to hear the same song a dozen times a day in a dozen different businesses...

What are your thoughts on festive music?

Not the usual Christmas music selection for your business thanks to our choice of four festive playlists.

30/11/2023

We may be approaching the end of 2023, but new amazing music keeps coming out so here we are, reviewing some albums for your listening pleasure.

Including Black Pumas, Sampha, Priya Ragu, Pip Blom and more.

https://openearmusic.com/blog/reviews/

29/11/2023

Ever wondered why is it illegal to play music from Spotify (or YouTube, for that matter) in your commercial space?

And why do you need to pay for a licensed business music provider on top of your PRS/PPL licence?

Here's everything you need to know about music licensing for businesses...

You're welcome 😃

Why you need a Music Licence by PPL and PRS and how to get it

14/11/2023

How do you find new music?
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We find that when relying on our preferred streaming service and its algorithm, we are passively exposed to similar artists and track suggestions that tend to be disarmingly predictable...⁠

There's much more out there.

Here are 6 ways to discover new music:

https://openearmusic.com/blog/2022/10/07/six-ways-discover-new-music/

01/11/2023

Even though music is a subjective area, there is a growing mass of evidence that supports that playing the right tracks while working can have an impact on productivity and focus.

Do you find that this is the case for you?

We dug into the science behind this - read more below.

When working or focussing at home, research shows that the type of music you are listening to, volume, familiarity and lyrical content determine whether music helps or hinders you. Studies show music can improve attention, memory, mental arithmetic and learning but only when applied in the right way...

25/10/2023

Did you know that you can block unwanted tracks in 3 simple steps?

With the Open Ear Manager App you can take full control of the music played in your venue/s, including excluding tracks from your schedule thanks to our Block feature.

How? Simply hit the red block symbol next to the song and don’t worry about it again.

🆘 Visit our Help & Support page if you have questions: openearmusic.com/help-and-support

18/10/2023

Korean Dinner Party is all about creating an electric atmosphere with a tasty menu of East-meets-West fusion dishes, inspired by LA’s Koreatown.

Our challenge was trying to capture the sound of LA’s Koreatown in an authentic and fun way. After an exploration of eclectic sounds, including Electronica, Soul, Funk, and Disco, we ended up defining the brand's signature sound through a combination of American and Korean Hip Hop.

https://openearmusic.com/korean-dinner-party/

11/10/2023

🎺 New album reviews!

Another month full of great releases by amazing artists we love, including Cleo Sol, Róisín Murphy, Mitski, and The National.

Our Michael McDonald also looked back at Amy Winehouse's 'Frank', which will turn 20 this month.

Check them all out here: openearmusic.com/blog/reviews

04/10/2023

Here's a brilliant feature in The Sunday Times with Saiphin Moore, chef, author and founder of Rosa's Thai and Lao Cafe, two of our long-standing clients.

We love Rosa's and feel privileged to be working with their team, curating the brand's everyday music selection as well as ad-hoc playlists to celebrate special moments.

Growing up in rural Thailand, Saiphin Moore became the envy of her friends when, aged 14, she saved up enough money from growing coriander to buy a television

28/09/2023

We love working with Dr. Martens, bringing a curated nuance to the sound of a brand with such a deep history and relevance within the music space.

Here's a round-up of everything we do for the iconic shoe brand, from curating playlists to sending music-focused monthly newsletters to staff, and more: openearmusic.com/dr-martens

21/09/2023

“Music can be the difference between enjoying your workout and not. It could make you go that extra mile and be rewarded with extra endorphins. Music can be a trigger for positive memories which can keep you going when you feel like stopping.”⁠
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It's and we talked all things Music for Fitness with our in-house curator, DJ, and runner, Oscar Arroyo.⁠
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National Fitness Day - Interview with Oscar Arroyo

14/09/2023

Today would have been Amy Winehouse's 40th birthday 🖤

Credit: Mark Okoh (Camera Press)

12/09/2023

The 2023 - the quadrennial world championship for rugby union national teams - has started and we've got 3 dedicated playlists you can get added to your schedule to set the vibe in your venue.

Find them on your Dashboard, whether you are a client or you're trying us out for 30 days (you should give it a go, it's free).

Sign up here: https://login.openearmusic.com/signup/

29/08/2023

"I’ve discovered that music is more than just a way to command my kids’ attention and encourage them to follow instructions; it’s a way to connect with them at a level that’s more in tune with the development of their minds."

And you don’t have to be musically inclined!

Music is more than just a way to command kids' attention and encourage them to follow instructions. It's a way to connect with them at a level that's more in tune with their mind's development.

22/08/2023

To celebrate the African-Caribbean roots of the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, we curated a collection of timeless Carnival anthems together with the biggest and newest talents across Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, Dub, Jungle, UK Funky, Grime, R&B and Afrobeats.⁠
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🍒 Available to all Open Ear clients & also on all new free trials.

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