Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. By Alyson Krueger Simon Kim knows exactly how many beats per minute ...

Many new business owners in the restaurant, bar, nightclub, and karaoke business fail to understand that if live music is played in their establishment (called a public performance), the establishment ...

Ever since operetta composer Victor Herbert sued Shanley’s restaurant in New York in 1917 to force it to pay for playing his song on a player-piano, songwriters and music publishers have depended on ...

Dining out is about more than just the food. It's also about the experience. And music plays a significant role in creating that experience. While restaurants have traditionally chosen background ...