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Not A Playlist.
Founding membership is capped at 200 members worldwide.
The Tracks & Tales Listening Club is for those who understand that listening is not background noise, it's about being present.
It's for those who treat a record as a reason to stop.
It's for those not looking to move faster, but go deeper.
And, It's for those that want to be part of a global listening culture experience & community.
Founding Members receive:
✓ Unlimited access to Tracks & Tales — forever.
Everything that exists today. Everything that comes next. One monthly fixed price.
✓ The opportunity to help shape the platform.
Early access. Direct input. Influence on where this grows, how it grows.
This is not a subscription.
It is entry at the foundation.
Every founding member will always be recognised as part of the first 200 who built the Listening Club.
When the first 200 places are taken, this tier closes permanently.
What you’ll receive as a Listening Club member
✓ The Album of The Month, album listening session shared online
Played properly, with context and care, presented by Rafi Mercer, Founder of Tracks & Tales.
✓ The weekly letter from Rafi Mercer — private, members only
A private letter sent to members each week.
Inside: reflections on listening culture, a carefully chosen album of the week, new essays and tales from Tracks & Tales, and the small discoveries shaping the future of the platform.
✓ Unlimited access on any device, including digital edition.
✓ Our digital archive.
✓ Tracks & Tales City Guides online.
✓ 10% discount in the Tracks & Tales shop and at events.
✓ Subscriber-only events.
Why it exists & why we'd like you to be part of it
We live in an age where access is easy but real listening is thin
The Listening Club restores weight.
It begins online — deliberately, carefully — gathering the right people.
This is not for everyone.
It is for those who feel the shift.
Who understand that Listening is a Luxury — one we can all learn, practice, and share.
In time, it grows into physical rooms, a worldwide network.
Real spaces shaped around sound.
Apartments. Listening Bars. Listening events.
When the first 200 places are taken, this tier closes permanently.
For now, it is a door.
Step inside.
The first record is already on. Welcome to the Listening Club.
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Your questions answered
Why should I join now?
The site is free to explore right now, but that won't last. When the paywall goes up, Founding Members keep their $10/month rate regardless of what else lands on the platform — and a lot is planned. It's the best deal we'll ever offer, and it's capped at 200 people.
What does Tracks & Tales cover?
Start with the sound of a city — the music and albums that define a place and the culture that made them. Follow that sound to the venues, listening bars, record stores, and spaces where it lives.
Then go.
Tracks & Tales is built for people who let music lead their travel — and who believe the best way to know a city is through what it sounds like. The writing, essays, and rituals along the way are just part of the passage.
How do I access the site after subscribing?
The site is currently open to all. When our membership paywall launches, Founding Members will receive full access instantly upon sign-in. Not a member yet? Now's the time.
What is The Listening Club?
The Listening Club is our founding membership tier at $10/month. Founding Members get full access to everything on the platform — now and in the future. As Tracks & Tales grows, new products and services will be added. Founding Members pay $10/month for all of it, permanently. We cap Founding Memberships at 200. Once they're gone, that rate is gone too.
Can I gift a Tracks & Tales membership?
Yes. Gift cards are available in the shop — a genuinely good present for anyone serious about music and how it's heard.
What are the T&Cs of a Tracks & Tales subscription?
Subscriptions renew monthly and can be cancelled any time. No lock-ins, no fuss. Full terms are available at checkout.
Do you cover cities outside major music hubs?
Absolutely — that's the whole point. Whether it's a basement listening room in Lagos or a jazz kissa in Osaka, we find them. 151 countries, 4,000+ cities and counting.