Find your way
into music.
We'll tell you exactly where to start —
and what to listen to next.
Trailheads
Where each catalog opens up. Pick one — we'll walk you in from there.
Keith Jarrett
The Köln Concert
An expansive and improvisational piano journey that melds classical sensibilities with deep jazz intuition.
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Marina Diamandis
The Family Jewels
An eclectic mix of dance-pop and synth melodies layered with whimsical, introspective lyrics.
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Céline Dion
Let's Talk About Love
A sweeping collection of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems that showcase Dion's powerful vocals.
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Jimi Hendrix
First Rays of the New Rising Sun
First Rays of the New Rising Sun encapsulates the essence of Hendrix’s creativity during his final recordings. It presents a cohesive collection of tracks that highlight both his technical prowess and emotional depth, making it an ideal entry point.
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Start with a vibe
Pick how you feel, or what you're up to.
Listening paths
Five-album journeys, written end-to-end. Pick a tradition and walk it.
Cosmic American music: the country-rock gateway
Gram Parsons hated the term 'country rock' — he called what he was doing Cosmic American music. Five albums from 1968-2002 that show what the form became: country instruments, rock attitude, soul phrasing, all collapsed into one tradition.
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Where to begin with ambient
Ambient is the rare genre designed not to grab you — Eno's original formulation was music 'as ignorable as it is interesting.' That makes a starter list hard. These five albums each give you a different reason to pay attention.
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Post-punk in five albums
Post-punk is what happened when first-wave punk realized three chords weren't enough. Five albums across 1977-1980, each pulling the form in a different direction: rhythm, austerity, dub, and global polyrhythm.
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Krautrock: an entry path
Krautrock is a label the bands hated, applied to one of the most generous wells in 20th-century music. Five albums across the spectrum: motorik propulsion, ambient stillness, and the proto-techno that made everything since possible.
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This month in music history
Albums hitting milestone anniversaries in June.
50 yrs
Chicago
Chicago X
Smooth harmonies and lush instrumentation create a sophisticated balance of rock and jazz influences throughout the album.
Released 1976
25 yrs
Mike Oldfield
The Best of Tubular Bells
A mesmerizing fusion of progressive rock and ambient soundscapes that transports listeners through time and space.
Released 2001
60 yrs
Elvis Presley
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
A breezy collection of island-inspired melodies infused with Elvis's signature charm and playful vocals.
Released 1966
10 yrs
The Strokes
Future Present Past
A gritty blend of garage rock and new wave that captures both urgency and nostalgia.
Released 2016