August 5th, 2026
Remember When Back-to-School Started After Labor Day?
Those were the days! But now, it seems like kids are heading back to school earlier each year. Sure, it might not be great news for them, but for What's In-Store Music clients, it's a big win.
With schools starting at different times across the country, back-to-school sales are beginning sooner and lasting longer. And those sales are exactly what we live for. Every time a shopper steps into a grocery store, pharmacy, clothing store, or office supply retailer, there's a good chance a What's In-Store Music artist will be playing overhead, setting the tone. More shoppers in stores means more ears on your music. If you've got a new track and want to take advantage of this seasonal surge, now's the perfect time to submit it. Get your music heard, submit your song today, right HERE!
Newly Added to The What's In-Store TOO Spotify Playlist
STEELHEART
"WITHOUT YOU"
Tubby Love
"Life's A Beach (Soak It Up)"
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Featured Artists
Coyote Theory
This Side of Paradise
Betty Moon
Live In The Moment
Momo Boyd, Trevor Jackson & Smino
Gotta Be Us (Be The People)
Toby Lightman
Stars
Hudson Stone
"Overthinker"
“Overthinker” is inspired by something Hudson Stone knows all too well—the tendency to get trapped inside your own head. Growing up, Hudson watched his family, especially his Korean grandmother and his mother, worry about everything, and he realized he had inherited some of that same habit. The song captures the endless cycle of replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, and searching for answers that may never come. Rather than treating overthinking as a weakness, Hudson turns it into an honest, relatable anthem for anyone who's ever let their thoughts get the best of them.
Video of the Week:
Tara Marci
"Grace"
On The Move
Keep an ear out for these terrific songs playing overhead in stores everywhere.
Anya Gupta
"You're Original"
Kelsey Hart
"Love To Be That Guy"
Harper Grace
"underneath the harvest moon"
Out & About
with Barry Manilow
on The Last Concert Tour
We’re excited to spotlight What’s In-Store Music artist Barry Manilow as he takes the stage for The Last Concert Tour. Fans across the country have the opportunity to celebrate the music, memories, and unforgettable moments that have defined Barry's legendary career.
If The Last Concert Tour is coming to your city, don’t miss your chance to experience this iconic performer live. Grab your tickets and be part of a truly memorable evening!
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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