Independent music. Original stories. A living soundtrack.
Every life has a soundtrack.
This is WhatLIVEsoundslike—where soul, rhythm, culture, faith, and storytelling meet. Listen to the music. Step inside the stories. Find something that moves you.
Culture / Motion / Memory
SOUND
OF
LIFE.
OF
LIFE.
Original songs & stories by WLS Collective
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RECORDS
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Listen ✳Watch ✳Read ✳Wear ✳Every life has a soundtrack.
One creative world. Four ways in.
Find your way in.
WhatLIVEsoundslike connects records, novels, film ideas, and culture into one place. Choose your shelf and start exploring.
WhatLIVEsoundslike Records
Find your sound.
From love songs and gospel-inspired reflections to house, hip-hop, and cinematic instrumentals.
The literary universeStay on
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your square.
A multigenerational story universe rooted in Durham, North Carolina, where young voices, culture, community, and the choices we make become the movement we leave behind.
Discover the original and modern generations, the connected books, and the music inspired by their stories.
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The creator's statement
“Music has always been the soundtrack of my life. WhatLIVEsoundslike is where memory, imagination, and rhythm become something we can share.”
— Kwame Thomas · Creator & songwriter
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what comes next.
New music, developing stories, and the creative journey—all connected.