❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melodial?

Melodial is a royalty-free music streaming service for businesses. We provide fully owned, original music that you can play in your store, restaurant, gym, or office — without needing to pay public performance license organizations like ASCAP, BMI, PPL, PRS, GEMA, GVL, APRA, AMCOS, or PPCA.

What kind of music does Melodial play?

Melodial plays curated, royalty-free music designed specifically for business environments. Our tracks are handpicked to create the perfect atmosphere — whether you run a café, restaurant, salon, gym, or retail store. We don’t rely on mainstream hits — we focus on setting the mood so customers feel relaxed, welcome, and more likely to stay (and spend).

Won’t my business be negatively affected if I don’t play chart-topping music?

Not at all — and research backs this up.

Studies show that unfamiliar music helps customers focus more on their surroundings — the food, the ambiance, and the people — rather than tuning out to well-known hits they've heard a hundred times before.

Melodial offers carefully curated, royalty-free music designed for commercial spaces. It’s not about chasing fame — it’s about creating the right mood. Think chill beats for brunch, mellow vibes for dinner, or upbeat energy during peak hours — all crafted to enhance your space, not distract from it.

Isn’t popular music essential to creating a good atmosphere?

Not necessarily — in fact, it can work against you.
Top 40 tracks often carry strong emotional baggage, which can be distracting in a business setting. Melodial’s music is curated to be pleasant and professional, helping customers feel at ease and spend more time in your venue.

How do I play the music?

Simply click the play button on any stream on the Listen Now page. If you're listening from your phone, the music will keep playing even when your phone is locked — until you press stop or close the page.

Do I need to report music usage or keep records?

Nope! Because we own all the music we stream, you don’t need to file any reporting or usage logs.

Can I use Melodial in my retail store or café?

Yes — that’s exactly what Melodial is for. Our music is curated for a variety of commercial spaces, including retail stores, cafés, restaurants, salons, fitness studios, and more.

What kind of music is available?

We currently offer curated streams such as: We currently offer curated streams such as: Chilled Pop, Upbeat Pop, Chill Instrumentals, Acoustic Ambience for Wellness and Spas, Dance Pop, Dance, Café, and A Table For Two – a mellow, romantic blend perfect for intimate dining or date nights.

More genre-specific streams coming soon for restaurants, massage rooms, and more.

Is the music appropriate for all business environments?

Yes. All of our tracks are professionally curated to be instrumental or lyrically clean, business-safe, and suitable for public environments.

Can I make playlists?

You don't need to! Our playlists are generated by AI, using retail psychology and customer behavior research. They’re designed to create the perfect in-store atmosphere based on the latest data and trends. That said, we’re working on a feature that will let you create your own custom playlists—coming soon!

Do I need an internet connection?

Yes. Since our service is streamed in real-time, you’ll need an internet connection to play the music.

Will I get in trouble with copyright agencies?

No. Our music is fully owned and created for commercial use, so you’re safe from copyright claims and public performance licensing fees. We can issue you a certificate of compliance which you can show to anyone asking you about a music license.

Are there ads?

There are NO ads. We understand that you don't want an advert for someone else's business playing in your space.

Can I use Melodial at home?

Sure, hit play and enjoy!

How come I don't need a public performance license?

The music played on Melodial is all produced by Melodial. We own the music rights for all the songs and we are giving you permission to play our music without paying for a public performance license. You can read the legal research about that here.


Still have questions?
Contact us here and we’ll be happy to help.