What is Every Noise at Once?
Every Noise at Once is a giant scatter plot of the world's music genres, created by data alchemist Glenn McDonald while he worked at Spotify. It covers 6,291 genre names, from mainstream pop to tiny local scenes.
Genres are placed by sound: down is more organic, up is more electronic, left is denser and more atmospheric, right is spikier and bouncier. Click any name to hear a short example, or click the arrow next to it to open a map of its artists. The data stopped updating in November 2023, but the map still works and is a great way to stumble on music you would never search for.
Main Features
- 6,291 genres on a single scrolling map
- Click a genre to hear an audio sample
- Artist maps for each genre
- Layout based on how music actually sounds
- List and scan views besides the map
- No account needed
How to Get Started with Every Noise at Once
- Open everynoise.com
- Scroll around the map of genre names
- Click any genre to hear an example
- Click the arrow next to a genre to explore its artists
Every Noise at Once Pricing
Every Noise at Once is completely free with no ads and no sign up.
Who Should Use It?
- Music lovers looking for new genres
- Curious listeners who want to know what 'vaporwave' or 'zouk' sounds like
- DJs and playlist makers
- Students of music and data visualisation
Every Noise at Once Alternatives
- Radio Garden: live radio from around the globe
- Chrome Music Lab: playful music experiments
- Lo-Fi Player: build a lofi room
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Every Noise at Once free?
Yes, it is free to use with no account or ads.
Is Every Noise at Once still updated?
No. Its genre data was frozen in November 2023 after its creator left Spotify, but the map and samples still work.
How many genres are on Every Noise at Once?
The map includes 6,291 genre names.