November 12th, 2025
It's Never Too Early
The 10th Annual What's In-Store Music Holiday Program is underway! Christmas music is starting to fill retailers nationwide, and within a few short weeks, that's just about all you'll be hearing overhead while you're out and about.
Now's the perfect time to start thinking ahead to January. Once the holidays wind down, stores transition back to current-based programming - and we want your music ready to roll when that happens.
If you'd like your new single to start playing as soon as the new year begins, we recommend submitting it to What's In-Store Music before the end of the year. That ensures playlists are set, loaded, and ready to greet shoppers and potential new fans as they hit the stores for post-holiday sales, exchanges, and those gift cards burning a hole in their pockets.
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Melanie Pfirrman
"Feet Are For Dancing"
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Holiday Spotify Playlist
V + Bing Crosby
"White Christmas"
Angela Predhomme
"Unplugged Christmas"
VD & Bleue
"Embrasse moi"
On Dark Roast Records
Judy Pancoast
"The House On Christmas Street"
"Every town I've lived in has had that one house that everyone knows about--the one that's massively decorated for Christmas. To my knowledge, there had never been a song about that house, so I decided to write one. Now my song is actually played at synchronized light shows at those houses all over the world, making thousands of people smile. That's the best an artist can ask for!"
- Judy Pancoast
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What's In-Store Music has added a new Spotify playlist called What's In-Store Music Hits The Gym. It features the fantastic artists and songs placed in the What's In-Store Music Gym Program. Please enjoy responsibly.
Gary LeVox & Akon ft. De La Ghetto
"Hold The Umbrella"
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Video of the Week:
Vic Latino
"Cielo"
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On The Moves
RIKKI LUMI
"Sun and Moon"
Taylor Ayanna
"Show Me"
Kelsey Hart
"Fireworks"
Out and About
The Hotel Café: A Bittersweet Goodbye
Twenty-five years ago, The Hotel Café opened its doors for the very first time - a small room with a tiny stage that, over the years, took on many forms. From the beginning, it was a haven for live music lovers, hosting tens of thousands of performances, from national touring acts to baby bands cutting their teeth in front of packed houses filled with friends, fans, and curious newcomers. Some artists even stepped on that stage for the very first time, hoping and praying for a clap or two when their set was done.
Several years ago, the club expanded to include a second performance space, creating even more opportunities for musical discovery. For many in the Los Angeles music community, The Hotel Café has felt like an extension of our own living rooms - a place we've gathered, worked, celebrated, and fallen in love with countless songs and artists.
They say, "All good things must come to an end," and sadly, that time has come for this beloved Hollywood landmark. The Hotel Café will be closing its doors in early 2026. But as the saying goes, "When one door closes, another opens."
A new chapter awaits. In 2027, The Hotel Café will reopen inside the Lumina Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. - a reimagined space designed to honor the intimacy and spirit of the original while offering a more modern, elevated experience for both artists and audiences alike.
We'll miss the magic of the old room, but we can't wait to see what's next.
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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