Every good story needs a soundtrack, and ours is no exception. We could just pick one — but you know we love a deep dive.

Every Noise at Once is Spotify's algorithmically generated scatter plot of music genres, from “German dark minimal techno” to “neo-trad doom metal” to “classical saxophone quartet,” and literally everything in between.

Here’s where Every Noise sorts some of our favorite local artists, plus national acts from the same genre — perfect for a walking tour of Music City.

Dolly Parton | Classic country pop
Spotify recommends:

Kenny Rogers (Listen)
John Denver (Listen)
Willie Nelson (Listen)

Jason Isbell | Roots rock
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The Black Keys (Listen)
Neil Young (Listen)
Allman Brothers Band (Listen)

Kacey Musgraves | Country dawn
Spotify recommends:

Miranda Lambert (Listen)
Little Big Town (Listen)
Reba McEntire (Listen)

Margo Price | Nashville Americana
Spotify recommends:

Joy Williams (Listen)
Justin Townes Earle (Listen)
Andrew Combs (Listen)

Briston Maroney | Nashville indie
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Mikky Ekko (Listen)
Dreamer Boy (Listen)
Your Neighbors (Listen)

Etta James | Torch song
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Nina Simone (Listen)
Peggy Lee (Listen)
Eartha Kitt (Listen)

Fleurie | Nashville singer-songwriter
Spotify recommends:

Sturgill Simpson (Listen)
Patrick Droney (Listen)
Gillian Welch (Listen)

How did it do? Explore Every Noise yourself and tell us your pick for NASH’s top genres.