The Tracks & Tales Guide Daily

A running journal of the listening bar world — fragments, reflections, and discoveries written in the moment. Each piece follows the culture of slow listening as it unfolds, one record and one room at a time.

Tracks and Tales Daily

The Quiet Legacy of Nujabes — A Journey Through Luv(sic) Hexalogy

The Quiet Legacy of Nujabes — A Journey Through...

Rafi Mercer reflects on Nujabes’ Luv(sic) Hexalogy — a jazz-infused journey of patience, rhythm, and hope that still sounds like a heartbeat for modern listeners.

The Quiet Legacy of Nujabes — A Journey Through...

Rafi Mercer reflects on Nujabes’ Luv(sic) Hexalogy — a jazz-infused journey of patience, rhythm, and hope that still sounds like a heartbeat for modern listeners.

When Luxury Slows, Listening Becomes the New Measure of Worth

When Luxury Slows, Listening Becomes the New Me...

As the luxury industry slows, Rafi Mercer argues that listening bars are becoming the new sanctuaries of value — safe, shared spaces built on sound, trust, and time.

When Luxury Slows, Listening Becomes the New Me...

As the luxury industry slows, Rafi Mercer argues that listening bars are becoming the new sanctuaries of value — safe, shared spaces built on sound, trust, and time.

Why Albums Sound Better on Vinyl — and Why Not All Vinyl Is Equal

Why Albums Sound Better on Vinyl — and Why Not ...

Rafi Mercer explores why albums sound better on vinyl — and why not all vinyl is equal. The secret lies in the pressing, the care, and the hunt.

Why Albums Sound Better on Vinyl — and Why Not ...

Rafi Mercer explores why albums sound better on vinyl — and why not all vinyl is equal. The secret lies in the pressing, the care, and the hunt.

Pete Tong and the Rhythm That Keeps Us Moving

Pete Tong and the Rhythm That Keeps Us Moving

Pete Tong’s voice still guides a generation of listeners. Rafi Mercer reflects on his mantra “We continue,” and how it shapes the rhythm behind Tracks & Tales.

Pete Tong and the Rhythm That Keeps Us Moving

Pete Tong’s voice still guides a generation of listeners. Rafi Mercer reflects on his mantra “We continue,” and how it shapes the rhythm behind Tracks & Tales.

Fifty Thousand Rooms now open for listening

Fifty Thousand Rooms now open for listening

Fifty thousand impressions. Fifty thousand rooms. Tracks & Tales grows quietly, one listener at a time — proof that sound still finds its way.

Fifty Thousand Rooms now open for listening

Fifty thousand impressions. Fifty thousand rooms. Tracks & Tales grows quietly, one listener at a time — proof that sound still finds its way.

The Sound of Growth

The Sound of Growth

Tracks & Tales is quietly growing — 1,600 listeners, 7,000 page views, 71 countries. Growth without noise, just resonance. Growth without noise, just resonance.

The Sound of Growth

Tracks & Tales is quietly growing — 1,600 listeners, 7,000 page views, 71 countries. Growth without noise, just resonance. Growth without noise, just resonance.