Our Mission

To redefine how the world listens — one venue, one story, one sound at a time.

We believe listening is sacred.

In an age of noise, music often becomes background — piped through cheap systems, distorted in open spaces, lost in the chatter.
But not everywhere.

Around the world, a new movement is growing —
Bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, and gyms that take sound seriously.
Places where music isn’t an afterthought. It’s the experience.

We built Tracks & Tales to find and celebrate them.

A global guide to the world’s best listening venues.

Like the MICHELIN Guide did for food, we’re doing for music.
But not the music itself — the way we experience it.

From a hi-fi café in Tokyo, to a vinyl lounge in Paris, to a backroom bar in London where every frequency is tuned with care —
Tracks & Tales Stars recognise spaces where sound is respected, curated, and celebrated.

We send out scouts, sound lovers, and ambassadors — to listen, review, and recommend.
Not based on trend or hype, but on sonic quality, curation, vibe, and intent.

What makes a great venue?

It’s not just what’s played.
It’s how it’s played.
And where.
And who’s listening.

Our review system is based on five core criteria:

Sound system quality
Sonic intent
Acoustic environment
Musical curation
Consistency over time

Every venue we add to the guide meets this benchmark —
Whether they get one star or three.

Powered by people who care.

Tracks & Tales is community-led.
We’re not a content farm.
We’re not a booking platform.
We’re a growing global network of listeners, audiophiles, diggers, DJs, and cultural explorers.

Our Ambassadors submit venue reviews.
Our team of editors verify and refine.
No one pays to be listed.
No shortcuts. No bias. No ads.

Why it matters.

We believe in protecting the spaces that protect music.
Spaces that shape culture through listening, not just consumption.
Spaces that remind us what it means to feel something through sound.

By spotlighting them — we drive footfall, build loyalty, and grow community.
We help listeners find the places that feel like home.
We help venues become destinations.

More than a guide. A movement.

Tracks & Tales is still early.
But we’re growing — venue by venue, city by city, ear by ear.

With every submission, every story, every review,
we’re helping the world listen better.

This is not just where to go.
It’s how to hear.