Live Music Archive
Thousands of taper-recorded live concerts released with the bands' blessing, going back to the reel-to-reel era and free to stream.
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How to get the most from it
Live Music Archive sits in Music Discovery under Wander, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and brainy.
About this category: Genre maps, obscurity engines, decade browsers and the sites that surface songs no algorithm would risk putting in front of you.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- A trip back to the older internet
- Giving your brain a workout
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Live Music Archive: quick answers
Is Live Music Archive free?
Yes. Live Music Archive is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Live Music Archive?
No. You can use Live Music Archive without signing up for anything.
Does Live Music Archive work on a phone?
Yes. Live Music Archive works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Live Music Archive safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Live Music Archive take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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