5 Great Music Mixes for July, 2016

Now that your skating center is in thick of summer, most operators are focused on reducing their labor costs. The FEC mixes (one with overlaid announcements or the other that is music-only), are created to provide your guests with a professional DJ experience while freeing up an employee to be available where you need them.

The FEC Mixes also provide a safety net during the unforeseen summer camp or group arrivals. These surprise visits can leave your staff scrambling, but with one click, the music is set up for two and a half non-stop hours.

Each of the five mixes this month are crafted to include the biggest pop songs and standard party favorites. The goal is total customer entertainment and with the FEC Mixes, you can be assured that the music selection is to your high standards. 

Industry entertainment leader Steve Earley programs monthly Megamixes geared to specific sessions for fecMusic SK8 subscribers. You will find the Steve Earley Megamixes in the Infotainment/Megamixes section of your fecMusic SK8 player.

FEC MIXES JULY 2016

MIX 1

My House - Flo Rida
No - Meghan Trainor
Blank Space - Taylor Swift
I Need Your Love - Calvin Harris ft.Ellie Goulding
This is what You Came For - Calvin Harris 
Pillowtalk - Zayn
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber 
When I Hear Music - Debbie Debb

MIX 2

Never Forget You  - MNEK & Zara Larsson
Ride - 21 Pilots
Don’t Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers
Send My Love - Adele
Hit the Road - Ray Charles
Can’t Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
I Know What You Did Last Summer - Shawn Mendes
1999 - Prince
Cake By the Ocean - DNCE

MIX 3

Roses - The Chainsmokers
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
One Dance - Drake
Middle - DJ Snake
Wild Thing - Alessia Care
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Can’t Keep My Hands to Myself - Selena Gomez
Rapper’s Delight - Sugarhill Gang

MIX 4

Stressed Out - 21 Pilots
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Company - Justin Bieber
Hide Away - Daya
Diamonds - Rhianna
Kung Foo Fighting - Carl Douglas
Work from Home - 5th Harmony

MIX 5

7 Years - Lukas Graham
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
New Romantics - Taylor Swift
Bulletproof - La Roux
Me Too - Megan Trainor
PYT - Michael Jackson
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Can’t Touch This - MC Hammer

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In 1989, Steve acquired his first position at a roller rink and quickly discovered his passion for session programming and the art of skating entertainment. He has worked and managed several skating centers throughout the United States for a majority of his life. Steve is currently the Director of National On-Site Marketing for Sure Grip International and spends his time traveling the country visiting skating centers.

Taking care of business means taking care of people!

The holiday season is a time to fill our lives with music, fellowship, family and cheer. The reality is, this is not the case for all the members of communities.

Taking part in the Business Cares food drive has become a holiday tradition at fecMusic. We believe that taking care of business means taking care of people.

We're very fortunate to be part of a growing company in our vibrant community. As a successful organization, we believe it is our responsibility to assist those in our community that need a helping hand over the holidays.

It's staggering to learn that over 40% of our community's food bank clients are children. Our entire team is committed to do our part to help families in our community.

We're grateful for the dedicated subscribers to our networks and our incredible team that consistently contribute to our success. They make it possible for us to be part of Business Cares.

Happy holidays from us all at fecMusic.  We ask that you also consider those in your community that could benefit from your generosity this holiday season.

Promote your Holiday Specials with fecMusic!

fecMusic is the digital signage solution designed for Family Entertainment Centers.

When it comes to holiday season, we make it easy to promote your gift cards, holiday parties and say thank you to your customers during the festive time of year.

Utilize our stock digital signage, design your own or have our in house graphics department custom design your signage that sells.

Having effective graphics is half the solution to sales success. You also need to make the right offers at the right time. Our easy to use scheduling software will play your digital signage offers when they are most effective. Our Subscriber Success Specialists will show you how to use our scheduling tool or they can create your marketing schedules for you.
fecMusic’s digital signage is your easiest way to entertain, engage and influence. Put fecMusic to work for you today!

12 Songs For Mom This Mother’s Day

One of the biggest advantages of the fec Music Network music and music video systems is that we make it easy to create special event playlists. Mother’s Day is as special as it gets in our opinion. Our programmers have put together a list of rated songs dedicated to Mom for your Mother’s Day playlists.

This one is for you Mom!

12 Songs For Mom This Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, we take a look at a dozen tracks that are available in your player that celebrate moms everywhere!

Madness – Our House
Player rating: Mom Approved

This 80’s classic pays homage to the hard working mother, with the lyrics recalling a childhood where mom kept order in the family, among other happy memories of days gone by.

Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely
Player rating: Mom Approved

The Motown legend penned this song in the mid-70s about the birth of his daughter, and the woman who brought her into this world. Remember, Mother’s Day isn't just about your mom, but appreciating all mothers!

Miranda Lambert – Mama’s Broken Heart
Player rating: Adult (Lyric Video rating: Mom Approved)

Sometimes mom doesn't tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Miranda Lambert’s country-rock song about mom basically telling her to “walk it off” is one that everyone can relate to. Of course, this ain't Mama’s Broken Heart, but every kid thinks they've got it tougher than their parents.

Taylor Swift – The Best Day
Player rating: Mom Approved

Before Taylor was shaking it off and singing about blank spaces to write her ex’s names in, she performed this song about fond childhood memories with her mom. The video includes home movie footage of the Swifts, featuring Taylor spending “the best day” with mommy.

Carrie Underwood – Mama’s Song
Player rating: Mom Approved

The job of mom is to do her best to teach her children right from wrong and then send them off into the world and hope for the best. Carrie Underwood penned this track about cutting the apron strings and telling mommy dearest not to worry, that everything’s going to work out just fine.

Spice Girls – Mama
Player rating: Mom Approved

A classic look at the mother-daughter relationship: teenage adolescence and rebellion giving way to the realization that mom was right all along. This song may be from the late 90s, but the theme certainly hasn't gone out of style. Moms and adult daughters everywhere know this story, always have, and always will!

Boyz II Men – A Song For Mama
Player rating: PG

Boyz II Men proclaim that mom will always be “the girl in my life”. A love song to mothers everywhere, as the Boyz credit their mothers as the “driving force” behind them, thanking mom for everything she’s done. Isn't that what Mother’s Day is all about?!

Backstreet Boys – The Perfect Fan
Player rating: Mom Approved

The Backstreet Boys named the perfect fan in 1999. No, it wasn't Cindy from school with the BSB trapper keeper, pencil case and shirt that had seen them in concert 3 times this year already… it was mom! The Backstreet Boys know that the one fan that will always cheer for you is good ol’ mom.

Beyoncé – Ring Off
Player rating: PG

Beyoncé sings a song for all the mothers who put up with dad for too long. The theme doesn't make for the peppiest of tracks, but it’s a musically upbeat song for all those single moms out there who had the courage to get themselves out of an abusive relationship.

LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out
Player rating: Adult

Most moms are usually quick to tell kids to not resolve their problems with violence. LL Cool J’s mom apparently isn’t “most moms”, as we find out in this early 90s rap anthem.

2 Pac – Dear Mama
Player rating: Adult

An adult Tupac Shakur looks back on his childhood and stands in awe of how his mother managed to do it all. The details are probably a little different between your life and 2 Pac’s, but the theme is still the same, when you have that moment where you realize “wow, my mom did a LOT!” 2 Pac knows what’s up!

Danzig – Mother
Player rating: Adult

The Misfits founder performed this… alternative… look at Moms, warning them to not let her children “walk my way”. Probably a good idea, not everyone can pull off the mesh shirt and leather pants look. A 90’s classic for that rockin’ mom in your life.

Happy Mom Approved Day!

fec Music is the “MOM Approved” music and music video service for family Entertainment Centers. Creating fun high energy playlists is an art. Making sure that the playlist does not contain inappropriate lyrical or visual content is essential.

The fec Music systems and services, have you covered. Every track in our library is rated for audio and visual content to ensure you keep it “MOM Approved” during family sessions. All new released tracks arrive to your fec player pre-rated as well. Our goal is to help you deliver a consistent family friendly experience no matter who has control of the music.

What is a “MOM Approved” track? Family friendly, child appropriate music. Contains NO references to: alcohol, tobacco, drug use, sex, or violence.

The end result is a playlist that kids love and Moms Approve. We believe that “MOM Approved” playlists are the right thing to do for your business.

All of us from the fec Music Network would like to wish all the Mom’s a very well deserved and happy, Mother's Day!

St. Paddy’s Celebration at FEC Music!

It was a great St. Paddy’s celebration at FEC Music. Our team put on the green and had a great time. We believe in the power of the playlist to elevate the environment at your family entertainment center. We had the FEC Music St. Patrick’s Party Mix playing all day long. Irish classics mixed with classic party tracks.

This is just another example how we create single click custom music programs for family entertainment centers.

We hope you had a great St. Patrick’s Day too!

Click the photo to learn more about our Mom Approved Signature Playlists!