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150 place types across 12 systems. Every place gives you a reason to visit, someone to meet and something that can happen. The best facility isn't always the best outcome, big rooms can expose an unprepared artist.

Catalog live · 12 launch anchors mapped to the city · most other places are planned, not yet built in the city

Community Studio

Affordable public studio · cap. 6

In city

Why visit:: Record early songs cheaply
Meet:: Local producers
Could happen:: Producer offers a beat swap

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

History: Known (Demo lore)

Dre's first beat tape hit the local chart
Kiki Vale × Dre Lowkey late-night session
The notorious unreleased 'Basement Tapes'

Elite Recording Studio

Prestigious commercial facility · cap. 16

Planned

Why visit:: Major collaborations
Meet:: Exclusive producers
Could happen:: Headliner drops by the session

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Underground Club

Scene credibility · cap. 120

In city

Why visit:: Reach tastemakers
Meet:: DJs, A&R scouts
Could happen:: Scout in the crowd

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Backstage: Green room · Dressing rooms · Backstage corridor · Soundcheck

History: Known (Demo lore)

Kiki Vale's Friday residency
Alt R&B 'velvet sound' born here
Surprise back-to-back set with DJ Ozone

Open Mic Café

Beginner performances · cap. 40

In city

Why visit:: Practice live and meet artists
Meet:: Promoters, fans
Could happen:: Booking opportunity

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Community Radio Station

Entry-level exposure · cap. 4

In city

Why visit:: Get first spins
Meet:: Volunteer DJs
Could happen:: First radio play

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

History: New (Demo lore)

First local premiere on Skyline 96.4

Independent Label

Early signing · cap. 20

In city

Why visit:: Fair first deals
Meet:: Label founders
Could happen:: Small-deal offer

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Barbershop

Gossip, connections, culture · cap. 10

In city

Why visit:: Hear what the block thinks
Meet:: Local artists, barbers
Could happen:: Rumor or introduction

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Music Video Soundstage

Video production · cap. 40

In city

Why visit:: Book a video shoot
Meet:: Directors, crew
Could happen:: Viral video opportunity

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Rooftop Venue

Exclusive performances · cap. 200

In city

Why visit:: Premium social events
Meet:: Influencers, executives
Could happen:: Private-party booking

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Festival Grounds

Multi-artist events · cap. 40,000

In city

Why visit:: Discovery and networking
Meet:: Artists, managers
Could happen:: Tour invitation

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Backstage: Green room · Dressing rooms · Backstage corridor · Soundcheck · Loading dock · VIP section · Merch table · Promoter office · Security checkpoint · Press room

Record Store

Discovery and collecting · cap. 25

In city

Why visit:: Dig crates, find fans
Meet:: Collectors, clerks
Could happen:: Clerk handpicks your record

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Bedroom Studio

Starting point · cap. 2

In city

Why visit:: Make demos and find your sound
Meet:: Roommates, neighbors
Could happen:: Late-night breakthrough idea

Gear

Prestige

Scene

Network

Access

Vibe

Districts

The Block

Grassroots music culture

Barbershop · Open Mic Café · Community Studio

Studio Row

Recording and production

Professional Studio · Producer Lab · Mixing Studio

The Strip

Nightlife

Nightclub · Jazz Lounge · Restaurant

Radio Hill

Music discovery

Community Radio Station · Major Commercial Radio · Podcast Studio

Label District

Music business

Independent Label · Major Label HQ · Music Publisher

Arts Quarter

Creativity

Photography Studio · Fashion Styling Studio · Music Video Soundstage

The Underground

Alternative culture

Warehouse Rave · Underground Pirate Radio · DIY Punk Venue

Festival Grounds

Large events

Festival Grounds · Amphitheater · Festival Campground

The Heights

Luxury and celebrity

Mansion Party · Elite Recording Studio · VIP Lounge

Commerce District

Artist businesses

Merch Store · Music Equipment Store · Streetwear Boutique

Media Square

Publicity and fame

Interview Studio · Music Magazine Office · Award Show Theater

Founders' Row

Official artist camps

Bedroom Studio · Recording Studio (owned) · Music Museum