Music of the States: California

Our series on the musical states of the Union continues with an exploration of America’s most populous state—home to a dizzying variety of styles and artists, from the Beach Boys to Kendrick Lamar.

A four-page feature can hardly do justice to a century of California music, but we hope that by covering just a few of the absolute highlights, we’ll get you interested enough to keep exploring on your own. This infographic from California Music Studios makes a great start for further research. Also check out the many California-related tracks in our October Extended Play section.