For Canadian cafés, salons & studios
Two tariffs.
One headache. Zero excuses.
Canadian businesses need both SOCAN and Re:Sound tariffs to play music legally. Sonosfera's AI-generated catalogue means you don't need either — sorted in 3 minutes, no paperwork.
From C$27.99/month per location · Cancel anytime. No lock-in contracts.
Or C$24.99/month billed annuallySave 11% annually
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Before you decide
This is what tonight sounds like.
These tracks are playing in Canadian businesses right now. Tap one and hear what your space could feel like.
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Sound familiar?
If you play music in your Canadian business, you've probably dealt with at least one of these.
Paying from C$200/year in combined SOCAN and Re:Sound tariffs — billed by Entandem and renewed annually whether your venue grew or not
Using Spotify or YouTube — technically against their terms of service for commercial use in Canada
Worrying about a SOCAN or Re:Sound audit and back-payments calculated on your floor area
Playing the radio while ads interrupt your clients' experience
Here's what most Canadian businesses do
None of these are great options. You're either overpaying, taking a risk, or settling.
Annual tariffs, venue-size calculations, separate Tariff 15.A and Tariff 3.B fees — still complex
Not licensed for business use — you're breaking their terms of service
Ads interrupt clients, or dead silence kills the atmosphere
Imagine if it were simpler
What if you could have all the music your business needs — legally — without the hassle?
Press play and know every track is 100% legal in Canada
Music that matches your brand — morning to close
No SOCAN tariff. No Re:Sound tariff. No paperwork.
One simple price. Cancel anytime.
That's exactly what Sonosfera does.
Why Canadian Businesses Choose Sonosfera
Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, Sonosfera is built specifically for commercial use — with proper licensing and business features designed for Canadian venues.
Legal Peace of Mind
Every track is fully licensed for commercial use in Canada. No SOCAN or Re:Sound tariffs, no copyright worries, no surprise back-payments.
Simple Setup
Get started in minutes. Works on any device — computers, tablets, smart TVs, or dedicated players.
Multi-Location Ready
Manage music across all your locations from one dashboard. Perfect for café chains, salon groups, and franchises.
How music licensing works in Canada
Two organisations. Two tariffs. One big hassle.
Canada's music licensing system requires businesses to deal with two separate collective societies — for different rights over the same song.
Recording rights
Re:SoundRe:Sound is the Canadian collective that licenses the sound recording — the actual audio file you're playing, as produced and owned by record labels and performers. Royalties flow through Re:Sound under Copyright Board of Canada Tariff 3.B.
Covers: recorded music (CDs, streams, digital files)
Who pays: any business playing commercial recordings publicly
Typical small business cost: ~C$100–C$200/year
Billing: annual, based on venue type and size
Composition rights
SOCANThe Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada licenses the underlying composition — the melody and lyrics as written by the songwriter. SOCAN Tariff 15.A covers background music in commercial establishments.
Covers: the written composition (melody, lyrics, arrangement)
Who pays: any business performing or broadcasting music publicly
Typical small business cost: ~C$100–C$300/year
Billing: annual, separate Copyright Board tariff from Re:Sound
Since 2019, SOCAN and Re:Sound have offered joint billing through Entandem. It's a single invoice rather than two — which is genuinely simpler. But it doesn't eliminate the underlying complexity: separate Copyright Board tariffs (15.A for SOCAN, 3.B for Re:Sound), venue-size calculations, and annual renewals all still apply, and Quebec venues may face additional French-language content considerations.
Small salon / retail
~C$200/year
Café / restaurant
C$300–C$600/year
Gym / fitness studio
C$350–C$700/year
Sonosfera instead
C$27.99
per month + GST/HST
No SOCAN or Re:Sound tariff required
Perfect for your business
Legal Background Music for Every Canadian Venue
Hair Salons
Your clients arrive expecting a feeling, not just a cut. Sonosfera schedules itself — calm before 10am, energy by noon, wind-down by close. You don't touch it.
Barbershops
Music in a barbershop is part of the culture. It should feel deliberate. Legal music that earns its place in the room.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Canadian café culture runs on atmosphere. Sonosfera keeps the soundtrack sorted — morning calm to afternoon energy — without ads interrupting your regulars.
Spas & Wellness Centres
You've built a sanctuary. One wrong track — an ad, a chart hit, a jarring transition — breaks it in seconds. Sonosfera keeps treatment rooms in their own world.
The science behind it
Music Drives Real Business Results
Decades of research prove what great business owners already know — the right music keeps customers happy, spending, and coming back.
2–10%
increase in customer spending
Journal of Consumer Research
40%
longer average dwell time
Milliman (1982, 1986) tempo studies
84%
of customers say music improves their experience
Mood Media global survey
Powerful features for business
Music That Makes Your Clients Stay Longer
Your Brand, Visualised
Audio-reactive backgrounds pulse and breathe with every beat — turning your waiting room screen into an ambient experience your clients notice.
The Right Mood, Every Hour
Playlists matched to your business type and time of day. Morning calm for a spa opening, upbeat energy for a Saturday afternoon salon — already curated for you.
Set It Once, Forget It
Tell it your business hours and AI handles the rest — morning, lunch rush, wind-down. Your music matches every moment without you touching it.
For businesses that want more
Music Made For Your Brand. Nobody Else’s.
Everything in our Standard plan — plus music that sounds like you. AI-generated tracks that capture your brand’s personality, energy, and atmosphere. A bespoke library built just for your business.
We Learn Your Brand
Tell us about your business, share your website, and pick the vibe you're going for. We do the rest.
Tracks Built Around You
Every track is crafted to match your brand's energy — the right tempo, mood, and feel for your specific space.
Fully Licensed. Fully Yours.
Your custom library is private to your business. No other venue will ever play the same music.
Includes full Standard streaming + bespoke custom music · Contact us for Canadian pricing
More than background music
The Sonosfera Feeling
“The right music doesn't just fill silence — it transforms the entire feeling of your space.”
The Sonosfera philosophy
Fair questions, honest answers
“But is the music actually good?”
Every track is composed by professional musicians and curated for commercial spaces. Tap play above to hear for yourself — no sign-up needed.
“Will my clients notice it's not Spotify?”
Your clients hear atmosphere, not brand names. Background music works best when it sets the mood without drawing attention — and that's exactly what this is built for.
“What if I want specific artists or songs?”
You can request music types, moods, and genres through your dashboard — and your feedback shapes what gets added next. Specific chart songs aren't available due to licensing, but you'll always have the right atmosphere for your space.
Three Steps to Business Atmosphere
Choose Your Business Type
Select your venue type and get playlists optimised for your industry and customer demographics.
Set Your Schedule
Configure your business hours and AI automatically adjusts the music mood throughout the day.
Play Legally, Worry-Free
Stream fully licensed music to any device. No extra fees, no copyright concerns, just great atmosphere.
3 min
Average setup time
100%
Royalty-free licensed
24/7
Music streaming
C$27.99
Per month, per location
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between SOCAN and Re:Sound?
Every commercial recording of a song contains two separate sets of rights: the underlying composition — the melody and lyrics — (managed by SOCAN on behalf of songwriters and publishers) and the sound recording (managed by Re:Sound on behalf of record labels and performers). When you play music in your Canadian business, you need to pay tariffs to both organisations, typically through their joint billing partner Entandem.
What is Entandem and does Sonosfera replace it?
Entandem is the joint billing arm of SOCAN and Re:Sound that issues a single invoice covering both Copyright Board of Canada tariffs (SOCAN Tariff 15.A for composition rights and Re:Sound Tariff 3.B for sound recording rights). It simplifies the admin compared to paying two organisations separately, but you still pay annual tariffs based on your venue type, floor area, and use. Sonosfera uses AI-generated music that isn't in the SOCAN or Re:Sound repertoires, so neither tariff is required at all.
What about Quebec and French-language content requirements?
Quebec's Charter of the French Language (Bill 101) governs the language of signage and customer-facing communications, but does not impose a specific French-language quota on background music in private businesses. If your venue is in Quebec, your obligation is still to pay SOCAN and Re:Sound tariffs (or use a Sonosfera-style licensed alternative). Sonosfera's catalogue is mostly instrumental and atmospheric, so it sits comfortably in venues across all Canadian provinces.
Is Sonosfera legal for business use in Canada?
Yes, 100%. Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, Sonosfera is specifically licensed for commercial and public performance. Because every track is composed and owned by Sonosfera, you don't need additional SOCAN or Re:Sound tariffs to play it in your business.
How is this different from Spotify for Business?
Sonosfera includes all licensing costs in one simple subscription. No hidden fees, no separate Copyright Board tariffs, and purpose-built features for commercial venues — playlists tuned by business type, scheduled mood changes, and a single dashboard for multiple locations.
Which Canadian businesses are exempt from music licensing?
Very few businesses are fully exempt. Generally, a business is only exempt if music is incidental rather than deliberate (e.g. a radio audible from a neighbouring shop), if the venue is a private residence, or if the music is performed live under certain community or educational exemptions in the Copyright Act. Nearly all commercial premises — cafés, salons, gyms, retail shops — require SOCAN and Re:Sound tariffs if they deliberately play music for customers.
What equipment do I need?
Any internet-connected device works — computer, tablet, smart TV, or dedicated media player. Just connect to your existing sound system.
Can I use Sonosfera across multiple locations?
Absolutely. Sonosfera is priced per location (C$27.99/month + GST/HST each), and you manage all locations from a single dashboard. There's no minimum location count — one café or fifty salons, same price per location.
How can it be cheaper than SOCAN and Re:Sound tariffs?
All music is composed and owned in-house — no third-party royalties, no middlemen. That saving goes directly to you. The traditional route (Entandem small business tariff + Spotify) runs about C$30+/month; Sonosfera starts at C$299.88 per year per location.
What happens when I sign up?
Create your account (30 seconds), pick your business type, and start listening. No credit card needed. The whole process takes about 3 minutes.
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Whether you need help choosing a plan, setting up your first location, or managing multi-site music — you'll get a response within 24 hours.