Music Discovery Blog
Guides for new listeners — how to get into classic rock, metal and alternative music. The best albums to start with, artist influence guides and recommendations for curious ears.
Classic rock for beginners — where to start
The 10 songs that convert new listeners. These are the tracks that make people go back and listen to everything else.
What did Nirvana influence?
From Foo Fighters to Arctic Monkeys — how three kids from Seattle changed rock music and everything that came after.
The best songs for reaction videos
The tracks that consistently produce the strongest first-time reactions — with the exact moments to watch for.
How to get into Led Zeppelin
The right order to explore one of rock's most expansive catalogues — and where most new listeners go wrong.
The best classic rock albums to listen to first
Ten albums that represent the genre at its peak — chosen for impact, accessibility and what they open up next.
Getting into heavy metal — a beginner's guide
Heavy metal has a reputation for being impenetrable. Here's the way in — starting points that don't require existing knowledge.