The universe of music is nearly infinite so sometimes it can be overwhelming exploring all that exists out there. To help you on your journey we have some Genre Guides, small collections which contain an introductory description and feature key albums in the genre or subgenre. Let us guide you towards your future favorite records:

GENRES/STYLES:

Alternative (includes Punk and Indie)

Ambient

Blues

Brazilian

Classical - Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods

Classical - Contemporary

Country (includes Bluegrass)

Electronic (includes Dance and Experimental)

Folk

Hip-Hop

International

Jazz

Metal

NZ Music

Pop/Rock - 60's & 70's

Pop/Rock - 80's & 90's

Pop/Rock - 2000s

Post-Punk

Post-Rock

R&B/Soul/Funk/Disco (1950's-1970's)

R&B - Contemporary (1980's-2000's)

Reggae (includes Ska and Dub)

Soundtrack

West African