muse
what it is
Muse is a band. Muse Records was a record label that released jazz and blues. A "Muse" refers to one of the Muses (Ancient Greek αἱ μοῦσαι, hai moũsai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature who are the goddesses or spirits who inspire the creation of literature and the arts.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make muse a playlist
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questions
What is muse?
Muse is a band. Muse Records was a record label that released jazz and blues. A "Muse" refers to one of the Muses (Ancient Greek αἱ μοῦσαι, hai moũsai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature who are the goddesses or spirits who inspire the creation of literature and the arts.
What are good muse albums to start with?
Try Dead Star / In Your World by Muse, The Brooklyn Demos by The Vanguard Villains, Mourning Birds by Soundstatues, and MUSE by Jimin.
Who are some women making muse?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/muse/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making muse, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19