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Song previews, the free Origins demo, a free audio excerpt and a free account for The Square.
WhatLIVEsoundslike Media Group is an independent media company creating original music, books, and participatory story experiences, anchored by Stay on Your Square.
Education is a related but separate offer for educators and schools. The educator curriculum pilot and full library are still in development.
A short sample of one connected book, music, and reflection activity. No sign-in required; nothing is saved. It is not a finished membership or educator library.
▦ WLS+ MEMBERSHIP · THE FIRST 1,000 BRICK BUILDERS
The Square doesn't build itself.
A creative community for stories, music, learning and the work you’re building. Bring your story. Bring your ideas. Bring your people. Lay your first brick.
Brick Builder is a participation badge and community role included with WLS+ membership, not a second subscription.
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.
WLS+ · $4.99/month. Eligible full-song streaming, interactive stories, Vault bonus material and 15% off eligible purchases. Books and permanent downloads are sold separately. See WLS+ membership →
Culture / Motion / Memory
SOUND
OF
LIFE.
OF
LIFE.
Original songs & stories by WLS Collective
WLS
RECORDS
RECORDS
Listen ✳Watch ✳Read ✳Wear ✳Every life has a soundtrack.
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Same Square, New Names.
One story, three ways in: read the book, hear the NOVELtrack written for it, then go deeper with WLS+.
- Read — the ebook is available now on its book page.
- Listen — explore the soundtrack inspired by the story.
- Go deeper — WLS+ members stream the full NOVELtrack and step into interactive stories.
What’s free, what’s WLS+
Three ways to join in.
A quick guide. Full terms, cancellation and what’s still in development are on the membership page.
Go deeper
Eligible full-song streaming, interactive stories, Vault bonus material and 15% off eligible purchases. Canceling stops the next renewal; access continues through the paid period.
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.
The creator's statement
“Music has carried me through every chapter of my life. WhatLIVEsoundslike is where music meets the stories we live and imagine—and where you’re invited to find a soundtrack that speaks to your own.”
— Kwame Thomas · Creator & songwriter
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