
We’ve all had the unfortunate experience of having to shout over a blaring club track during an otherwise intimate dinner. Conversely, a too-mellow soundtrack can bring down the energy of a supposedly festive group meal. In short: when it comes to music choices in a restaurant, context is key. Skip the Muzak and check out these eateries where you can usually count on the tunes to pair well with the food and scene. And be sure to let us know your pet peeves about restaurant soundtracks in the comments. Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | April 24th, 2013
From the moment a customer walks through a retailer’s door, an opinion is formed about that store. One contributing factor is from the music played. Music contributes to the overall customer experience and can ultimately determine how long a customer will linger in a store. The longer the linger, the more likely a sale. Music is a highly effective business tool that can drive sales, but it’s crucial that a retailer sets the right vibe. Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | April 10th, 2013
Nobu and Prescriptive Music have teamed up to enhance guests’ dining experience with a mix of mid to up-tempo lounge, electronic, house, and jazz acid music. Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | March 18th, 2013
The Joule Dallas has partnered with Prescriptive Music to provide its guests with a music experience like no other. Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | March 18th, 2013
Comments Off | February 5th, 2013
Music, lighting, and decor play a vital role in setting the overall tone and feel of a restaurant. In some cases, it’s attention to detail that really sets a restaurant apart from the competition and keeps customers coming back. It all comes down to the “if a tree falls in the forest” theory. If you have the best food in town, but you have poor lighting, outdated decor, and music that’s reminiscent of your last trip to the dentist’s office, are people really going to want to eat there? Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | January 31st, 2013
Is this a simple case of dumb money, or the beginnings of a totally new industry? Because for all the collapse and total devaluation being experienced by the music industry, there are still plenty of people willing to gamble. That is, to the tune of roughly $621 million in 2012 alone according to Digital Music News stats, which now turns out to be roughly 1 in 43 dollars committed by the broader VC investment community last year.
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Comments Off | January 25th, 2013
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When it comes to entertainment, Latitude has you covered 360 degrees. Watch the big game in their spacious sports theater, enjoy dinner and a movie in the Cinegrille, catch a show in their Vegas-style performance space, test your gaming skills at the arcade, or bowl the night away! Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | November 14th, 2012
By David G. Schwartz
October 18th, 2012
Here’s the funny thing about music in public places: If it’s working the way it should, you don’t even notice it on a conscious level. There’s just an extra spring in your step or, if you’re in a casino, pep in your poke as you hit the “bet again” button on your favorite slot machine. It’s the backbeat to your night out, or day at the spa, pushing you along without getting in your face. And that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. Read the rest of this entry »
Comments Off | October 19th, 2012
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