February 26, 2025 - What's In-Store Music

February 26th, 2025

Here at What's In-Store Music we like to look towards the future. A great example is when we start teasing Christmas music in July. People laugh about that, but the truth is, Christmas may be in December, but holiday playlists, aside from a few exceptions for new songs from major artists, are curated and ready to go in early September! Artists participating in our annual holiday program know to get their songs to us early. Now that it's spring we are setting our sights on summer. If you've got a song, you want to be played in stores throughout the summer, submitting it now, will ensure that. As you put the rest of your marketing plan in place, we can get you thousands of impressions in advance. Some labels place songs with us months before their song's radio date. If you've got something you'd like warmed up before the summer months, you might want to consider submitting it with What's In-Store Music today!

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Stars Go Dim
"Mama Don't Lie (Alright)"
On Curb Records

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Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Spotify Playlist

JOHNNYSWIM

"I'm Alright"

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Melanie Pfirrman

"Okay"

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What's In-Store Music Artists have been heard in these fine locations!

PTtheGospelSpitter ft. PreacherMan
"Save Your Soul"
On Serving the Peace

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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 Planet Fitness program. Please enjoy responsibly.

Vella
"All My Love"

The title track and first single from Vella's album, "All My Love", encapsulates the essence of her artistic evolution. "All My Love" holds a special place in her heart as one of the first songs she began writing for the album. As Vella explains, "It's about being fed up with people who don't give back the same energy that you are giving them, people who waste your time and love. I wanted to put my foot down and say, 'I'm done wasting my love on you.'" The song's lyrics oscillate vividly between vulnerability and fierce empowerment. The emotion builds as the song moves from a self-reflective verse to a cathartic chorus, where her vocals soar with raw honesty. Through powerful ad libs and dynamic transitions, Vella wanted to "scream out every emotion" by the song's end, embodying the freedom of letting go. The single's unfiltered expression of heartache and resilience sets a compelling tone for the album, drawing listeners into Vella's journey of growth and self-discovery.

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The What's In-Store Music Gym Program Totals Chart

This list shows the number of plays/locations for each artist since being added to The What's In-Store Music Gym Program and playing at Planet Fitness locations.

Rank	Title	Artist	Song Plays	Unique Venues
1	WANT U BAD	MkX	20573	2292
2	Say Less Be More	DRMAGDN	17296	2308
3	Cry My Summer Away	Juliana Hale	14820	2364
4	Energy	New Medicine ft. Sam Tinnesz	13003	2425
5	No Stopping	RadWulf ft. AdamDarling, ZEETS	9994	2232
6	Signs of Life	Amiko	6966	2284
7	Be Mine	Mr. Cunamis	5609	2096
8	Calling Of The City	Alexia Vegas	4225	166
9	Fearless	Tommee Profitt, Sam Tinnesz, Beacon Light	4197	1090
10	Fiestando	Gitanos	4027	138
11	People Change	Little Hurt ft. Sam Tinnesz	2990	154
12	Dance All Night	Jeremy Carswell	2963	159
13	I'm Climbin' Remix	Ericka Nicole Malone	2796	152
14	Over The Edge	408	927	243
15	Maniac On Mute	Circle The Earth	717	127

Added to The What's In-Store Music Gym Program

AKON

"Akon's Beautiful Day (David Guetta & Hypaton Remix)"

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On The Moves

Keep an ear out for this terrific song playing overhead in stores everywhere.

Simplicity ft. Krysta Youngs

"Where We Started"

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Blanca
"Even At My Worst"

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Video of the Week:
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"THE PRESSURE"

Joshua Radin
"I'm Coming Home"
On Glass Bead Music

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Out & About with Adrian Lyles

At The Echoplex on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA

One day I'll be able to say, "I saw him when". That was running through my head as I watched Hollywood Records recording artist Adrian Lyles at the Echoplex last week. It was the final night of his "i can't hear you" tour which had taken him from New York to his hometown of Los Angeles and everywhere in between, with only a couple of days off on the entire tour. As direct support for another Hollywood act Almost Monday, Adrian took the stage in front of a packed house, and it was clear from the get-go many folks were there to see him. From the opening notes of "Somewhere To Go" he took immediate command of the room, pacing the stage with the eager enthusiasm of someone who was achieving his dream, and loving every minute of it. He engaged the audience between songs with stories of his path to this moment, thanking his family for their undying support, driving him from gig to gig as a kid. There was no way anyone seeing him for the first time could have guessed this was his first US tour. His amazing voice, style, and showmanship would leave you to believe he's been doing this forever. There is no question in my mind that Adrian Lyles is going to be a star. Big thanks to Kate Hackman and the folks at Hollywood for inviting me out. Make sure to keep an ear our his songs "Somewhere to Go" and "King of Everything" as they play overhead in retailers everywhere.