Articles by Toby Hoyte
The UK’s favourite digital jukebox just got more attractive
Sound Leisure Jukeboxes featuring Milestones in Music technology has been the number one digital jukebox solution in UK pubs for the past 6 years, its quality build, comprehensive music package and competitive price making it a favourite with operators. However, Sound Leisure and its music supply partner Soundnet have set out to make it an even more…
Recent research shows that young adults have enduring emotional connections with music that was popular when their parents were young
Amongst many parents and their children, individual music tastes can often cause conflicts. However, recently published research has revealed that young adults obtain a strong, emotional connection with music that was popular when their parents were a similar age. Conducted by Professor Carol Lynne Krumhansl from Cornell University and Justin Zupnick from the University of…
Global or Local? Surprising research shows music fans favour local tracks over global hits.
Recently published research from the Economic Journal has found that many music fans may favour local artists over international hits. The global study, conducted by Fernando Ferreira and Joel Waldfogel, surprisingly illustrated that a significant amount of consumers favored home-grown talent over international artists. Following these findings, additional results revealed that the internet and satellite…
Tastemakers: background music to set the right mood for the restaurant industry
Where once diners could expect to hear the soothing sounds of classical concertos, today’s restaurant experience is too often drowned out by overly-loud background music chosen more for the staff than the customers. In a recent Esquire Magazine blog, food journalist John Mariani recounts how restaurant music trends have changed over the years; and not…
Lady Gaga and Katy Perry forced to rush release singles to keep pace with fans’ appetite for new music
Music fans’ desire to hear the latest tracks before anybody else has pushed even international recording superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to bring forward the release of their new singles, after illegal copies were leaked online. Hackers gained access to Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated new track, ‘Applause’ and Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’ days before the…
Customers call for better music discovery services from online streaming sites
Spotify has added a new Browse feature to its service, as music fans look for more convenient ways to uncover new favourite artists and tracks. Amidst criticism that music streaming services offer little beyond search box functionality, market leader Spotify has come forth to offer customers a more intuitive way to browse its expansive track…
Consumers’ search for new musical discoveries boosts independent record store sales
Despite the industry trend away from physical music sales in favour of digital downloads, independent record stores have experienced a revival in 2013, as consumers search for music beyond the mainstream. According to data from the Official Charts Company, sales from independent record stores saw a 44% upturn in the first half of 2013, compared…
Franz Ferdinand live-stream new album, as fans calls for first access to new music
With music fans becoming increasingly impatient to hear new releases, indie band Franz Ferdinand decided to treat fans to an exclusive performance of their entire upcoming album via the internet last week. Following the birth of online streaming services, today’s consumers have come to expect rapid access to the latest chart hits, often looking to…
Soundnet Gives You More
Music is the fuel that drives jukebox revenue so deciding on the right supplier will make a real difference to your cashbox. Soundnet is the UK’s number one supplier of digital music to Sound Leisure’s range of jukeboxes. A number of factors sets the Soundnet service apart. More new music, more often Soundnet’s online update…
The sound of success: the importance of matching background music to customers
As numerous studies point to background music’s ability to affect not just ambiance, but also sales figures, Soundnet explains why hospitality and retail businesses must find the right music fit for their audience. Though for many brands, music may seem like more of an afterthought than a core aspect of their business offering, research proves it can…