September 3rd, 2025
The Time To Act is Now
We've been teasing you for weeks that the time is coming to submit your priority Christmas song to the 10th Annual What's In-Store Music Holiday Program. Well, we've moved from the time is coming, to the time is here! We've started sending up holiday songs to programmers who are busy preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year. If you have something ready to submit, you can do it HERE. Want more information? Use the link below to access our holiday deck. If you have a song coming and you know you want to submit it, please reach out to scott@whatsin-storemusic.com. We'll reserve a spot for you.
Kelsey Hart
"Fireworks"
On Curb Records
We're Days Away from the Guitar Center Foundation Annual Benefit Gala!
Get your tickets now for the 2025 Annual Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala honoring John McBride, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
The evening will begin with a red-carpet reception and silent auction followed by a gourmet open buffet, exciting live auction, and many heartfelt tributes and musical performances by special guests.
Debuts
This week's What's In-Store Music chart debuts.
almost monday
"enjoy the ride" #38
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Spotify Playlist
Rhett Repko
"Don't Delay"
VD, Bleue
"Embrasse moi"
Sara Petite
"Jealous Heart"
Chris Trapper
"Campfire Symphony"
"I wrote Campfire Symphony a few months before the passing of my brother, who had struggled with addiction and homelessness. At the time, I had no idea what the song was about other than the fact that my son was hosting campfires in our backyard every week with his friends. At first, I thought the song was mostly a tribute to the magic of nature all around us, but It took on a deeper meaning just a few months later."
- Chris Trapper
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Added to the What's In-Store Music Gym Program
Laura Bryna
"Painkiller (Sam Feldt Remix)"
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.
On The Moves
Keep an ear out for these terrific songs playing overhead in stores everywhere.
Lucinda Odette
"YOU"
Adrian Lyles
"Way Down"
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Video of the Week:
Akon ft. SIMIEN
"Never Really Mattered"
Arctic Wave
"Hole in My Heart!"
Out & About with Shawn Jones and Shane Alexander
at The Hotel Café in Hollywood, CA on Friday, August 22nd, 2025
A couple of Fridays ago, we attended the album release party for The Imaginaries' new album FEVER. We were looking forward to seeing them, making sure to arrive early so we wouldn't miss a note. Thank goodness we did, or we would never have caught the amazing performers, Shawn Jones and Shane Alexander, opening the show.
Southern California native singer-songwriter Shawn Jones started things off. It was clear from the moment he took the stage that he was no stranger to the road. Shawn is a cool customer with natural talent. His songwriting skills are impressive, and his guitar playing is amazing. Shawn took the audience through his decades-long career, and the folks enjoyed every moment. As he went through his set, the applause increased in appreciation. Shawn has shared the bill with such acts as B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Willy Nelson, and more. Make sure to catch him when he comes to your town.
Next up, Shane Alexander. An equally talented and seasoned performer, Shane brought light-hearted, comical banter between songs, a solid trait of an experienced performer. Shane, also an excellent songwriter, had a more moody, melodic delivery, which the crowd really enjoyed. Shawn has opened for such acts as Bon Iver, Lucinda Williams, Seal, Jewel, and Suzanne Vega, to name a few. If he comes to your town, make sure to check him out.
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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