About Audio Atlas

Audio Atlas was created to provide an immersive and educational experience into the global music scene, allowing users to explore and discover top songs from different countries and see how world events influence music.

How to Use

1. Toggle between different databases (Last.fm, Spotify, Aggregate) to explore data from different sources.
Aggregate mode combines data from both Spotify and Last.fm. Ranks are shown for each song based on its position in both charts, if it exists.
2. Use the search bar or click on the globe to find a country and view its top songs for the selected week.
3. Select a week from the dropdown to view top songs for that period. (Weeks start on Thursdays)
4. Click on a song to play it and view more details.
5. Clicking on the album art or song title in the player will open a Spotify search for that song.
6. Use the music player controls to play, pause, or skip songs.

Credits

Developed by Lance Daley, Ruperto Esteban, Rachel Gadonniex, and Hunter Stewart.

Special thanks to our advisor Dr. Schmer-Galunder

Chart data sourced from Last.fm and Spotify through Kworb. Music playback provided by iTunes.

Audio Atlas recognizes the ethical concerns within music streaming services, and does not condone or support unethical practices within the music industry. We encourage users to support artists directly by purchasing music and merchandise, attending concerts, and using ethical streaming services.

Audio Atlas is not monetized. Music playback is for educational and research purposes only. Audio Atlas does not claim ownership of any music, data, or art.