In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. They discuss the unique challenges of outfitting multi-level spaces—from indoor dining rooms to rooftop patios—and how Bluesound Professional’s flexible audio solutions help create cohesive yet dynamic atmospheres across the Niche Food Group’s venues.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. Rusty shares the story behind Fit Radio’s rise—from its nightclub roots to powering thousands of gyms worldwide—and its new integration with Bluesound Professional. They explore music licensing, AI-driven playlist creation, and how sound shapes motivation, performance, and brand identity in the modern fitness industry.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. They explore how integrators can now track system status, issue commands, and troubleshoot issues from anywhere—saving time, boosting efficiency, and creating new opportunities for recurring service revenue.

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. From his early days as a Flame artist to directing Bono’s Songs of Surrender immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro, Elad shares how new creative tools like AI, VR, and volumetric capture are reshaping visual storytelling and the future of media production.

In this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. From curated playlists to multi-zone audio that spans the bistro, custard shop, private dining room, and garden, Luke shares how sound shapes the guest experience. The episode also explores the technical setup, from networked speakers to vintage tannoy systems, and the role of acoustics in designing a welcoming space.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. They discuss how Xyte’s platform is helping manufacturers and integrators shift from one-time product sales to recurring service models, unlocking new opportunities for customer relationships, scalability, and long-term revenue growth.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. They explore licensing requirements, reliability, and essential features like scheduling, multi-zone streaming, announcements, and family-friendly content—highlighting why businesses should always opt for purpose-built commercial solutions.

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Valeo Technology’s Owner and Director Marcus Rose joins the conversation to share insights from the CBRE Experience Centre project. He discusses how innovative AV solutions were used to create an immersive, future-ready environment that brings together collaboration, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology.

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison talks with Evan Benway, founder of Moodsonic, about how soundscapes are transforming workplaces and healthcare environments. They explore the science behind sound design, its role in reducing noise fatigue, boosting well-being, and supporting hybrid work strategies, as well as Moodsonic’s new partnership with Bluesound Professional.