Many pop music enthusiasts dream of becoming prominent singers and finding an opportunity in an appropriate city can increase their chances of succeeding as musicians.
Pop music performances have always been hosted at major venues in New York, London and Los Angeles; this remains true today.
2. Clubs
Pop music is an ideal genre to feature at clubs because its upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies entice people to dance. From love songs to party anthems, pop can get everyone in the spirit to party. Furthermore, its upbeat beat makes dancing easy–even for novice dancers!
Pop music stands out as an ideal genre to bring in a broad audience, being enjoyed at every kind of club from mainstream dance clubs to disco bars. Additionally, its distinct style sets it apart from other genres, making it perfect for clubs looking to attract a diverse crowd.
Daria Lourd, known by her DJ moniker Bored Lord in Brooklyn club The Boar’s Nest as she plays pop in order to deter pretentious dance music listeners quickly. When she performs hard pop edits of Ciara and Slipknot tunes for queer clubbers she not only defies labels such as Panorama Bar but recontextualizes these tunes for new listeners as well.
3. Restaurants
Restaurants are unique environments that combine several elements to create an ambience that enhances customer experience and influences food quality. Music plays an integral role in this, with genre selection defining an establishment’s signature flavor and selecting appropriate songs elevating it further. Yet choosing music for restaurants requires much more consideration than simply turning up Apple Music or Spotify – legal compliance must also be ensured as part of an aesthetic balance program that appeals to both customers and employees alike.
Pop music is an increasingly popular choice for restaurants due to its easily engaging songs, artists, and production qualities that quickly draw guests in. Contemporary Pop programs may also incorporate more unfamiliar songs for customer discovery – which can be particularly important at fast-casual restaurants that rely heavily on brand identity to attract and keep patrons.
Rock music is another popular choice for restaurants catering to young adult customers, reflecting the energy of their environment and ideal for restaurants looking to project an “in” image. Current Hip Hop is ideal for fast-casual and dine-in establishments wanting to convey an “edgy” or “hip” vibe while Classical or Soft Jazz may help establish more of an elegant setting.
4. Bars
At bars and pubs, many people enjoy belting out popular songs to the beat of music and swaying to its beat. Pop music typically has an average BPM (beats per minute) of around 115 and helps create an upbeat environment in bars and pubs. But it is important to understand that energy levels may change throughout the evening – for instance a bar might play quieter blues-type music early in the evening to help customers relax before dinner or switch over later with dance classics encouraging people to stay longer and buy more drinks from its menu – some music services make this easy by easily adapting playlists according to both time of day and specific customer base of specific bars or pubs.
5. Hotels
Hotel music plays an essential role in setting the scene and adding atmosphere, from romantic dates to business meetings. Selecting appropriate tracks can set the scene for either romantic evenings or lively business gatherings, offering relaxation or invigoration depending on what kind of hotel brand it reflects; jazz or classical may add sophistication in spa settings and outdoor areas while no vocals mean relaxing listening experience while featuring instruments such as pianos or acoustic guitars are featured as musical options.
Many hotel brands focus on one genre to establish rapport with their clientele. Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin, Texas features an original soundtrack composed by Leanne Flask that draws upon design elements throughout the property for inspiration, including folk, classic rock, jazz, alternative and blues genres. Hotel Timber Cove in Petaluma, California relies on Nicole von Gierke to select its playlists that include artists such as alt-J and Billie Eilish as well as Glass Animals.
Some hotels provide music memorabilia and fun features like in-room record players. Others host live performances, like at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock, Texas which invites local musicians to perform each night; Hutton Hotel in Nashville serves up acoustic and soul music nightly; while Ace Hotel Shoreditch in London features rooms featuring Vinyl Me, Please-curated records as well.
Even though it might seem straightforward to upload a playlist onto Spotify or Apple Music to play background music for your hotel, that would be illegal and risky. Consumer-grade streaming services don’t possess the licensing needed for copyrighted songs to be played commercially – SiriusXM Music for Business subscription is your only legal solution when it comes to streamed music in commercial settings.