How Melodial Works
Background music and a commercial license in one subscription. No performing rights fees, no paperwork, no hassle.
Why you don't need a performing rights license
Performing rights organizations like APRA AMCOS and OneMusic collect royalties for music registered in their catalogs. If you play music from those catalogs — which includes virtually all mainstream music — you need a license from them.
Melodial works differently. We own or directly license every track in our catalog. None of our music is registered with any performing rights organization. No royalties to collect means no license fees to pay.
Your Melodial subscription is your license. It covers the music and the right to play it commercially — all in one payment.
Certificate of Compliance included. Every subscriber gets a downloadable PDF that proves your music is fully licensed. If a performing rights organization contacts you, show them the certificate.
What's included
Curated Music Streams
Radio-style stations for every mood and venue. New tracks added regularly. No explicit content — every track is family-friendly.
Mobile App
Available on iOS and Android. Browse genres, create playlists, download tracks for offline playback. Control your music from your phone.
Voice Announcements
Create AI-powered voice announcements that play between tracks — promote daily specials, welcome messages, or upcoming events. No recording equipment needed.
Custom Playlists
Build your own playlists from our full catalog. Mix genres, set the mood for different times of day, and save your favorites.
Sonos Support
Stream Melodial through your Sonos speakers. Connect through the Sonos app and control playback alongside your other music sources.
Certificate of Compliance
Download your official license certificate instantly from your account. Proof that your business music is fully licensed for commercial use.
Get started in 3 steps
Subscribe From $9.99/month
Sign up for a 2-week free trial — no card required. Choose monthly or annual. You'll get instant access to all streams, playlists, and your Certificate of Compliance.
Pick a station and press play
Browse by genre or mood — café acoustic, jazz, chill pop, upbeat dance, lo-fi, and more. Play via our mobile app (iOS & Android), web player, or connect through Sonos.
Download your certificate
Your Certificate of Compliance is ready instantly in your account. It proves your music is fully licensed for commercial use. You're covered.
What business owners say
"Melodial has changed our in-store customer experience. We were skeptical at first that music could improve our turnover — however based on our internal research, Melodial music has boosted turnover by 4%. Well done, team!"
"Melodial has taken the stress out of music licensing, reducing our costs substantially while delivering high-quality background music that suits our Allied Health Clinic perfectly. Setting up our preferred playlist was simple, and the intuitive app makes it easy for our staff to manage day-to-day."
"The variety of music has helped suit our mood and customer base. Since using Melodial, customers seem more relaxed in the shop and spend longer with us — which results in stronger sales."
"We started getting hassled by a company wanting to charge us hundreds of dollars a month for licensed music. I found Melodial and at first it seemed way too easy and affordable — but we signed up and it's great. Good selection, good variety, and it does exactly what it says."
"During the past few months we had so much pressure trying to source a reasonably priced Performance License for a small business like ours without success. We were blessed to come across Melodial — the staff came to our aid in the blink of an eye and took all that pressure away."
Built for every type of business
Melodial is used by businesses of all sizes — from independent cafés to multi-location retail chains. If you play background music for customers or staff, Melodial is for you.
Why you can't use Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music
Personal streaming services are licensed for personal use only. Their terms of service explicitly prohibit playing music in a commercial setting — even with a Premium subscription.
Playing Spotify in your business? You're not covered. Even with a Premium account, you still need separate performing rights licenses — and those can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars per year. Melodial replaces all of it for one flat fee.
Licensing organizations like APRA AMCOS and OneMusic send inspectors into venues unannounced. They record what's playing, and if you're not covered, you'll receive an invoice — sometimes for years of back-payment.
Fines can be severe. Playing unlicensed music commercially can result in significant penalties under copyright law, depending on your jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Spotify or Apple Music?
What kind of music do you have?
Do you have mainstream artists?
What devices can I play on?
What if I still play some radio or Spotify alongside Melodial?
What if a licensing organization contacts me?
Can I cancel anytime?
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