STOP SETTLING FOR BACKGROUND NOISE

OUR CURATED PLAYLISTS MAKE GUESTS STAY LONGER, SPEND MORE AND REMEMBER THE VIBE.

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Marvin Gaye

Fela Kuti

Joe Arroya

Nas

Sade

Michael Jackson

John Coltrane

Marvin Gaye Fela Kuti Joe Arroya Nas Sade Michael Jackson John Coltrane

Miles Davis

Banda Black Rio

D'Angelo

Stevie Wonder

Gang Starr

JOE BATAAN

Miles Davis Banda Black Rio D'Angelo Stevie Wonder Gang Starr JOE BATAAN

WHAM!

Thundercat

SAULT

Azymuth

Eddie Palmieri

J Dilla

WHAM! Thundercat SAULT Azymuth Eddie Palmieri J Dilla

SOUNDTRACKS SELL
THE EXPERIENCE

Every great venue has a vibe — the kind guests can feel before they even order. The Open Crates music library spans soul, hip-hop, funk, disco, reggae, pop, and rare groove selections — all handpicked by DJs and hospitality pros who understand that the right sound keeps people in their seats.

Your staff carrIES the weight when the music is wrong — juggling stale playlists or awkward tracks while trying to serve guests. We take music off their plate, delivering a sound that drives growth and keeps the vibe on-point, CONSISTENTLY.

Vibe That Pays

Guests stay longer, order more, and remember your atmosphere long after the last song fades.

Fresh Every Week

New drops keep your playlists rotating — no repeats, no cringe, no tired loops.

Effortless Setup

Instant playback via Spotify or Apple Music. No tech headaches, no staff playlists killing the mood.

Tailored For Hospitality

Daypart blocks guide the mood from brunch to late night. Every track is filtered for explicit lyrics and off-brand energy.

Staff-Friendly

Each playlist includes simple notes to help your team set the tone, not stress about the aux cord.

HOW IT WORKS

DIGGERS AT HEART

What began as a vinyl meetup—diggers trading records over food and wine—grew into 7-inch releases, collaborations with DJ Center, Akoya Afrobeat, and Pat Van Dyke, plus countless gigs across NYC. Open Crates stays true to its roots, turning community into a movement that brings soulful sonics to the most discerning hospitality spaces.

Places WE PlAY

  • Playlists • Live DJ Booking

    Soulful Sunday Brunch

  • Resident Sets + Private Events

    Soul • Pop • Rare Grooves • New Wave

  • Live DJ Booking

    Spot DJ Sets

    New Wave • Pop • Rare Grooves • Punk

SET THE TONE FROM FIRST POUR TO
LAST CALL

$150 monthly subscription

Access our curated library of playlists across soul, hip-hop, funk, disco, reggae, pop, and more. Perfect for venues that want fresh, expertly programmed music with minimal overhead.

  • Day blocks guide the mood from brunch to nightcap

  • Filtered for explicit lyrics and off-brand energy

  • Instant playback via Spotify or Apple Music

  • New drops every week—no repeats, no cringe

  • Staff-friendly notes to help set the tone when they need it

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