We Add New Music Every Month 🎶
We know how important it is to keep your background music fresh and exciting, which is why we’re always adding new tunes to our playlist library. Our aim is to make sure you get the most out of your investment with us and enjoy the best value possible.
What’s New this Month
Another month and another fantastic selection of tracks have been added to our royalty-free playlist library. From serene, delicate spa tunes, funky soul and jazz to energetic future rave and techno. This month’s new tracks offer something for everyone.
Just Jazz
Upbeat and energetic jazz tunes, that are great for when you want to add energy to the atmosphere
Playtime | 3Â hours
Relax
Delicate, serene ambient spa tunes for a relaxing expereince
Playtime | 4Â hours
Coffee Club
Instrumental soul and funk for a mellow and warm atmosphere.
Playtime | 3.5Â hours
Intense
Energetic and full-on EDM, trance, deep house and future rave mix. Intensity level, high.
Playtime | 4Â hours
Country Mix
Superb selection of country music tracks, upbeat yet laid back
Playtime | 5Â hours
Upbeat Retail
A cheerful collection of catchy pop and dance tunes. Perfect for any retail setting
Playtime | 7Â hours
Uplifting Soul
Fun and funky vocal soul and easy listening tunes
Playtime | 3Â hours
Late Night Electronic
Energising, ambient electronic vocal and instrumental mix
Playtime | 4Â hours
Latin Mix
Rich, rhythmic and lively instrumental Latin. A popular choice for restaurants
Playtime | 6Â hours
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October’s New Music News
This month we’ve added a superb variety of brand new tracks to our playlist library. The new tunes cover the genres of jazz, bossa-nova, latin, pop, dance, indie, chilled house and RnB.
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
Sunshine Beats
A superb mix of relaxed, uplifting pop and chilled house tunes.
Playtime | 4 hours
Jazz Piano
A fun and uplifting selection of piano-focused jazz tracks. A great choice when you want to add a touch of sophistication
Playtime | 5.5 hours
Energised
An upbeat and catchy mid-tempo mix of pop and dance music.
Playtime | 4 hours
Lazy Days
A laid back selection of indie-pop, soft rock and country
Playtime | 5 hours
Upbeat Retail 2
Pop and dance tunes with a splash of R&B. Perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere
Playtime | 7 hours
Take it Easy
Calm, easy-going indie tunes. A great choice when you want an unobtrusive, relaxed vocal playlist
Playtime | 4 hours
Laid Back Selection
Smooth, relaxed jazz tunes to help you create an uplifting and elegant atmosphere.
Playtime | 4 hours
Warm Bistro
A welcoming, uplifting selection of instrumental jazz, latin and bossa nova tracks
Playtime | 5.5 hours
Reggae Beats
Rich, rhythmic vocal and instrumental reggae tunes
Playtime | 3.5 hours
September’s New Music News
This month we have added an array of fresh new tunes to our music library. They include the genres RnB, jazz, indie, pop, lounge, ambient electronic, disco and country tunes.
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
A wonderful blend of ambient and electronic lounge-style instrumental music.
Playtime | 6 hours
A mellow collection of relaxed pop tunes, with beautiful melodies and calmer beats.
Playtime | 4.5 hours
Feel Good Indie Playlist
Higher tempo indie style tunes when you want to add a little more energy.
Playtime | 3.5 hours
Vocal Jazz Playlist
A fantastic playlist filled with smooth jazz vocal tracks.
Playtime | 2.5 hours
Vibrant Lounge Playlist
Funky and rich ambient lounge tunes. Both vocal and instrumental to keep things interesting.
Playtime | 6 hours
Slow Down Playlist
A relaxed tempo mix of country, pop, and indie music, perfect for a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
Playtime | 5 hours
Lounge & Chill Playlist
Ambient, electronic and chilled house lounge tunes. Great for creating a laid-back vibe
Playtime | 4 hours
Mega Mix Playlist
A fantastic combination of indie, pop, dance, country, soul, disco, and R&B songs. It’s perfect for anyone looking to add some variety.
Playtime | 5 hours
Refresh Playlist
Breezy mid-tempo mix of indie-pop, country, soft rock and folk tunes.
Playtime | 4 hours
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August New Music News
Compiling this month’s update has been great fun, it’s such a fantastic and varied mix of genres.
From tranquil ambient spa tunes and relaxing soul right through to hard, energetic rock and high-tempo electronic dance music. We hope you love the new tunes as much as we do!
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
Soulful Funky Lounge
Rich and rhythmic funky soul with house-style beats
Playtime | 5 hours
Stress-Free
Ambient, electronic tunes with an energising beat
Playtime | 4 hours
Amplified
Foot to the floor rock with heavy riffs and drum solos galore
Playtime | 4 hours
Pure Pop
Pop at its best, cheerful and uplifting
Playtime | 7 hours
Sunday Soul
Laid back, soul, blues and easy-listening mix
Playtime | 4.5 hours
Latin Mix
Rich, rhythmic and lively instrumental Latin
Playtime | 6 hours
Energetic EDM
Fast, energising electronic dance tunes
Playtime | 6 hours
Ambient Soundscapes
Tranquil, atmospheric instrumental spa-style tunes
Playtime | 3 hours
July New Music News
New Playlist Launched!
We’re excited to share our newest playlist with you, called Sunshine Beats. Launched for the summer, we’re sure this is going to be a hit as it’s the perfect playlist for warm, sunny days.
Sunshine Beats
Filled with relaxed, uplifting pop and chilled house tunes.
Playtime | 4 hours before repeating
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
We’ve also added new tunes to all eight of these superb playlists.
Lazy Days
An uplifting mix of indie-pop, soft rock and country tunes
Playtime | 4 hours
Uplifting Soul
Cheerful and upbeat soul to help you create a welcoming upbeat atmosphere
Playtime | 4 hours
Upbeat Retail 2
Upbeat and cheerful pop and dance tunes with a splash of R&B.
Playtime | 7 hours
Country Mix
Great tunes with a country music vibe
Playtime | 5 hours
Take it Easy
Calm, easy-going indie tunes for a laid-back vibe
Playtime | 4 hours
Warm Bistro
A warm and easy-going instrumental mix of jazz, latin and bossa tracks
Playtime | 5.5 hours
Late Night Electronic
Higher tempo, energising electronic, ambient beats
Playtime | 3 hours
Piano Solo
A calming collection of slow, delicate piano tracks
Playtime | 3.5 hours
June’s New Music News
We’re excited to announce that this month’s music update is packed with an incredible variety of new songs across nine playlists!
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
Mega Mix
A fantastic combination of indie, pop, dance, country, soul, disco, and R&B songs. It’s perfect for anyone looking to add some variety.
Playtime | 5 hours
Cool Relaxed Cafe
A wonderful blend of ambient and electronic lounge-style instrumental music.
Playtime | 6 hours
Slow Down
A relaxed tempo mix of country, pop, and indie music, perfect for a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
Playtime | 5 hours
Just Jazz
Enjoy the lively and dynamic melodies of classic jazz music, perfect for adding vibrancy and personality to any setting.
Playtime | 3 hours
Relax
Enjoy gentle and soothing ambient music perfect for a spa experience.
Playtime | 6.5 hours
Coffee Club
A lively mix of soulful and funky instrumental music that is rich and warm.
Playtime | 3.5 hours
Pop Chilled
Relaxing pop tunes for a calm and happy atmosphere.
Playtime | 4 hours.
Energised
An upbeat and catchy mid-tempo mix of pop and dance music.
Playtime | 3.5 hours
Intense
A high-energy mix of EDM, trance, big room, and future rave music.
Playtime | 3 hours
If you’re not already using our service and fancy giving us a try then why not sign up for a free 7-day trial? It’s the perfect way to try royalty-free music in your business.
You get access to all our playlists and upgrading to membership is quick and easy.
May’s New Music News
This month’s new music update sees a new playlist going into the playlist library and six playlists receiving a refresh with new tunes going in and older ones coming out!
NEW PLAYLIST LAUNCHED
Introducing Vocal Jazz
A sophisticated and timeless swing-style jazz playlist. Filled to the brim with smooth, rich harmonies and beautiful vocals.
It’s a welcome addition to our extensive jazz playlist collection.
Playtime | 2.5 hours
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
Vibrant Lounge
A superb mix of funky and rich ambient lounge tunes. Both vocal and instrumental to keep things interesting.
Playtime | 6 hours
Upbeat Retail
Our most popular playlist! A fantastic selection of upbeat pop and dance. A great choice for any retail setting.
Playtime | 7 hours
Laid Back Selection
Smooth, relaxed jazz tunes to help you create an uplifting and elegant atmosphere.
Playtime | 4 hours
Feel Good Indie
Higher tempo indie style tunes when you want to add a little more energy.
Playtime | 3.5 hours
Pure Pop
Cheerful, upbeat pop tunes with catchy lyrics and uplifting melodies.
Playtime | 7 hours
Refresh
Breezy mid-tempo mix of indie-pop, country, soft rock and folk tunes.
Playtime | 4 hours
April New Music Update
It feels like 2 minutes ago we were creating playlists for Christmas and yet were in April!
The year is already well underway and for us, that means another fantastic array of tunes need to go into playlists.
Here are the playlists we’ve added new tracks to this month. We’re sure you’ll agree there’s yet again a great variety of genres and styles across the playlists. So no matter what music you need for your business we’ll have you covered.
Jazz Piano 1 & 2
A fun and uplifting selection of piano-focused jazz tracks. A great choice when you want to add a touch of sophistication
Playtime | 5 hours
Country Mix
Upbeat country and indie tunes to give you everything you would expect from country music
Playtime | 5 hours
Latin Mix
Rich, rhythmic and energetic. This very popular playlist will help you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Playtime | 6 hours
Fashion Fix
A high-tempo dance and deep house mix that’s filled to the brim with beats and superb vocals
Playtime | 4 hours
Take it Easy
Calm, easy-going indie tunes. A great choice when you want an unobtrusive, relaxed vocal playlist
Playtime | 4 hours
Sunday Soul
Relaxed and smooth soul and easy listening tunes with gorgeous rich vocals
Playtime | 4.5 hours
Classical Mix
A sparkling mix of elegant orchestral and piano classical tracks
Playtime | 3 hours
Lazy Days
An uplifting mid-tempo mix of indie-pop, soft rock and country tunes
Playtime | 5 hours
Upbeat Retail 2
A cheerful collection of R&B, dance and catchy pop tunes. Perfect for any retail setting
Playtime | 7 hours
March Music Update – 8 Playlists Updated
This month we’ve added a fantastic variety of tracks to our playlist library. The new tracks cover a wide range of genres and have been added to playlists that perfectly reflect the variety of music and playlist styles we have to offer.
UPDATED PLAYLISTS
Uplifting Soul
Upbeat and fun soul tunes. With fantastic vocals, catchy lyrics and rhythm galore
Playtime | 4 hours
Cool Relaxed Cafe
Instrumental, relaxed lounge & chill tunes
Playtime | 6 hours
Mega Mix
Our favourite disco, soul, pop, folk, dance, indie, country and R&B tunes
Playtime | 7 hours
Stress Free
Ambient lounge tunes with an energising and uplifting energy
Playtime | 3 hours
Slow Down
Laid-back, lower tempo pop, country and indie mix
Playtime | 4.5 hours
Upbeat Retail
Filled with upbeat, catchy pop tunes at their very best. One of our most popular playlists!
Playtime | 7 hours
Warm Bistro
A welcoming mix of Latin, jazz and bossa nova tracks
Playtime | 5.5 hours
Chilled Pop
Easy-going, mellow pop tunes
Playtime | 4.5 hours
February’s New Music Update – 100 New Tracks Added!
After launching a new playlist in January we wanted to add plenty of new tunes this month. So we’ve added over 100 across seven playlists 😀
The brand-new tracks are a superb selection of pop, dance, indie, soul, disco, lounge, chilled house, rock and even bossa nova!
100 New Tracks Added to All of These Playlists!
Pure Pop
Filled with upbeat, catchy pop tunes. Pure Pop is one of our most popular playlists.
Playtime | 7 hours
Upbeat Retail 2
Uplifting and cheerful. This mix of fun pop, dance and R&B tunes is a fantastic choice for any retail setting.
Playtime | 7 hours
Lounge & Chill
Relaxed ambient lounge and chilled house lounge tunes. Great for creating a laid-back vibe
Playtime | 4 hours
Soulful Funky Lounge
Upbeat and rhythmic. This collection of funky soul tunes is filled with relaxed house-style beats and rich, warming vocals.
Playtime | 5 hours
Everything Bossa
Uplifting, vibrant Bossa Nova-inspired tracks. A popular choice amongst cafe and restaurant owners.
Playtime | 4 hours
Refresh
Breezy and easy-going selection of mid-tempo indie-pop and rock. Laid back but with plenty of character.
Playtime | 4 hours
Amplified
Energetic foot to the floor rock and indie-rock tunes with heavy riffs and drum solos galore.
Playtime | 3 hours
If you’re not already using our service and fancy giving us a try then why not sign up for a free 7-day trial?
It’s the perfect way to try royalty-free music in your business. You get access to all our playlists and upgrading to membership is quick and easy.
January‘s New Music News
We’ve kicked off 2023 with a new playlist!
Many of our customers have asked for royalty-free Italian music, but it’s a little tricky to find. However this year we have enough to create a solid playlist that is full to the brim with character!
Italian Mix Playlist
A superb selection of instrumental and vocal Italian tracks. There’s plenty of tempo variation which works to add welcome bursts of energy to the playlist.
This playlist would be a great choice for lunchtime service.
Playtime | 1.5 hours
2022 Monthly Music Update News
December’s New Music Update
This month we’ve added new music to our festive collection AND four of your favourite playlists. That’s eight playlists with new music this month!
We’ve added a fantastic selection of brand-new festive tracks across the below playlists
- Festive Mix
- Upbeat Christmas
- Instrumental Christmas
- Cosy Jazz Christmas
We have also added new music and swapped out older tracks to freshen up the below playlists.
Updated Playlists
Sunday Soul
A rich and relaxed selection of soul, blues and easy-listening tunes
Playtime 4.5 Hours
Take it Easy
Easy-going indie tunes with a slower pace provide a laid-back soundtrack
Playtime 4 Hours
Vibrant Lounge
Smooth and funky, this is a superb mix of vocal and instrumental ambient lounge tunes
Playtime 6 Hours
Lazy Days
An uplifting, mid-tempo mix of indie-pop, soft rock and country tracks
Playtime 5 Hours
November’s New Music Update
Christmas Playlists are Live!
We have SIX festive playlists! They provide a superb selection of the very best royalty-free festive tunes. From swing-style classics to upbeat modern hits and everything in between. No matter what you need we have a playlist for you.
You can find out about our Christmas playlist here Royalty-free Christmas music blog
New Tracks Added
In addition to launching our 2022 festive playlist collection, we’ve added a superb selection of new tracks to our playlist library! Here are the playlists with the largest selection of new tracks added this month.
Coffee Club
Warm and funky, this playlist is filled to the brim with instrumental soul and funk tunes.
Playtime 4 Hours
Country Mix
A superb collection of mixed-tempo country and indie tracks. Toe-tapping essential.
Playtime 5 Hours
Upbeat Retail
Upbeat and cheerful this fantastic mix of pop and dance. The perfect pick for retailers.
Playtime 7 Hours
Cool Relaxed Cafe
Chilled, ambient instrumental tunes with enough tempo variation to add a splash of occasional energy.
Playtime 6 Hours
Uplifting Soul
Cheerful and uplifting soul tunes with fantastic vocals and plenty of rhythm and beat.
Playtime 3.5 Hours
Ambient Soundscapes
A tranquil collection of electronic and piano-based tracks designed to relax and create a peaceful atmosphere.
Playtime 3 Hours
October’s New Music Update
For October we have added new tracks to our three most streamed playlists. Extending their running time and providing even more listening variety.
We have also refreshed two playlists. Listing out older tunes and adding a fantastic array of new ones!
New Tracks Added
Warm Bistro
Since its launch in April, Warm Bistro has sat at the top of our streaming chart week after week. It’s no surprise, the playlist is filled with the very best bossa, relaxed jass and Latin-inspired instrumental tracks. It’s the perfect choice when you want to create a welcoming atmosphere and relax your customers.
Playtime 6 Hours
Latin Mix
Wam, rich and energetic this collection of Latin tracks is everything you expect from a Latin playlist. It’s got bags of personality and is a great choice for restaurants, bistros and cafes.
Playtime 6.5 Hours
Mega Mix
Cheerful and fun, if you want a variety of genres to listen to this playlist is for you. It’s full to the brim of the very best pop, dance, indie, folk, country, soul R&B and disco tunes. Together they provide an upbeat soundtrack suitable for all businesses.
Playtime 6 Hours
Refreshed Playlists
We’ve lifted out some older tunes and added an array of fantastic new ones to both of these playlists!
Pop Chilled
Bringing you the relaxed side of pop music. Pop Chilled is a mellow collection of relaxed pop tunes, with beautiful melodies and calmer beats and rhythms. If you want a calmer soundtrack this is a great choice.
Playtime 4 Hours
Slow Down
A laid-back collection of slower-tempo indie, country, folk and indie-pop tunes. Designed to help you create a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It’s filled with simple drum beats, and gentle guitar riffs with a calmer pace.
Playtime 4 Hours
September‘s New Music Update
New Feature – playlist running times
We have added the running time to every playlist in our library. All of our playlists are over 3 hours long and most have a running time in excess of 4 + hours!
You can find the running time in the playlist description.
Updated Playlists
We’ve added over 100 new tracks this month across six playlists. The new tracks cover a variety of genres including reggae, pop, jazz, classical, indie and trance!
Laid-back Selection
Smooth, relaxed instrumental jazz. Designed to help you create an easy-going ambiance | 5 hours
Pure Pop
A cheerful and uplifting collection of pop tunes with catchy lyrics and playful beats | 5 hours
Refresh
Breezy, mid-tempo selection of laid-back indie – pop and folk tunes | 5 hours
Reggae Beats
Rich, rhythmic, uplifting instrumental reggae tunes | 3.5 hours
Intense
An energetic fast pace mix of the very best trance and EDM tracks | 4 hours
Distinguished Elegance – 3 Hours
A superb mix of sumptuous orchestral and classical piano tracks | 3 hours
New For August
This month we’ve launched a brand new royalty-free playlist! Soulful Funky Lounge builds on our very popular soul collection. This particular playlist is funky with plenty of rhythm and energy.
We’ve added heaps of new tracks too. They’ve been added to two popular playlists, Take it Easy and Energised. Let’s dig into what they’re all about!
New Playlist Released
Soulful Funky Lounge
This brand new playlist is filled to the brim with lively funky soulful house tunes.
With smooth, rich vocals and an energetic, rhythm and beat it has heaps of character and will help you create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Playtime 5 Hours approx
Updated Playlists
Energised Playlist
Refreshed for this month, Energised is now bursting with high tempo feel-good, catchy synth-heavy dance tunes.
It’s a great choice when you want to elevate mood and motivate with your background music.
Playtime 3 Hours approx
Take it Easy Playlist
We’ve added even more gentle, easy-going indie-rock tunes to Take it Easy this month. Increasing the playtime by an extra hour.
If you like your indie tunes soft and laid-back this is a great choice.
Playtime 4 Hours approx
New for July
We’ve been super busy, sourcing tracks that cover a wide range of genres for this month’s update. The new tracks cover the genres soul, electronic dance, house, ambient chill and lounge.
Stress Free Playlist
Uplifting, ambient lounge and house tunes that give you a cool, understated soundtrack to play in your business.
We’ve increased the size of this playlist by 50% to extend the running time and increase the variety.
Playtime 3 hours approx
Cool Relaxed Cafe Playlist
Whilst relaxed and calming, the playlist has gentle energy running through, thanks to the subtle tempo variations across the tracks.
We’ve given this playlist a refresh for the summer. Lifting out some older tracks and adding some fantastic new ones.
Playtime 6 hours approx
Energetic EDM Playlist
When we say energetic we mean it. This playlist is everything you want when your background music needs to motivate and energise your customers. It’s high tempo and high pace with extra-long tracks to aid focus.
It now plays for over an hour longer now too thanks to the addition of new tracks!
Playtime 6.5 hours approx
Sunday Soul Playlist
Easy-going with rich, smooth vocals. Sunday Soul is a popular playlist that’s a great music choice when you want to create an inviting atmosphere.
Now with new tracks added, it’s fresher and longer.
Playtime 4 hours approx
New Music for June
This month we’ve added new tracks that cover the genres of pop, dance, lounge, chill and classical. The new track additions will give you more variety and even longer running times in the case of the Classical and Lounge & Chill playlists.
Upbeat Retail Playlist
This fantastic mix of uplifting pop and dance tunes is streamed every day it’s so popular!
We have given it a refresh for the summer, adding new tracks and lifting out a few older ones. It’s filled to the brim with cheery, catchy tunes that help create an uplifting, happy atmosphere.
Playtime 8 hours approx
Lounge & Chill Playlist
The playlist is great when you want to create a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.
This month we’ve increased the number of tracks in this playlist by 60%. So now you have even more electronic, ambient chillout tunes.
Playtime 4 hours approx
Classical is Now Classical Mix
We’ve fully refreshed our Classical Playlist. So much we have renamed it Classical Mix to reflect the new tracks.
Classical Mix is a gorgeous collection of orchestral and piano classical tracks that together work to create an elegant and rich atmosphere.
Playtime 3 hours approx
Tracks Enhanced in Jazz Piano 1 & 2 Playlists
We’ve reduced the fadeout on a number of tracks in these playlists. Reducing the delay between tracks and improving the flow as the tracks move from one to another.
If you’re not already using our service and fancy giving us a try then why not sign up for a free 7- day trial? It’s the perfect way to try royalty-free music in your business.
You get access to all our playlists and at the end, if you want to join us upgrading to membership is quick and easy.
NEW MUSIC FOR MAY
We’ve Added New Music to Four Playlists!
This month we have added new music to four playlists. The new tracks are superb and will be a welcome addition we’re sure. What’s more, in adding the new tracks we have increased the playtime of each playlist.
Slow Down Playlist
This playlist is the perfect soundtrack when you want to create an easy-going atmosphere. It’s filled with relaxed, low-tempo tunes covering the genres of folk, pop, indie and country.
Playtime 5 hours approx
Coffee Club Playlist
Filled with warm, smooth instrumental soul and funk, this playlist is laid-back whilst still having a hint of energy. It’s a great choice for cafes, restaurants and bistros.
Playtime 3.5 hours approx
Country Mix Playlist
A popular playlist. We highly recommend this playlist to anyone looking for a fun soundtrack with catchy lyrics and rhythmic country, folk and indie tunes.
Playtime 4.5 hours approx
Relax Playlist
Perfect for spas and beauty salons, the Relax playlist has been completely refreshed. It’s now filled with calming, serene instrumental tracks that will help you create an atmosphere of zen.
Playtime 6.5 hours approx
Extra Update!
Indie Dancefloor is now called Feel Good Indie
We have also chosen to rename the Indie Dancefloor playlist. It’s now called Feel Good Indie which we think is a much better reflection of the tracks in the playlist.
Feel Good Indie is a playlist filled with energetic indie, indie-pop and indie-rock tunes. It’s a great Friday afternoon choice!
Not a Member of Background Sounds?
If you’re not already using our service and fancy giving us a try then why not sign up for a free 7- day trial? It’s the perfect way to try royalty-free music in your business.
You get access to all our playlists and at the end, if you want to join us upgrading to membership is quick and easy.
Questions?
If you’re reading this and have questions about this music update or the service we provide get in touch! We’re a friendly bunch and we’re always happy to chat. Email support@backgroundsounds.co.uk
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Post last updated 1st March 2023
