Everything you need to know about how I research and design discography tube maps, how to read them, what goes into each one, and how to order.
What are Mike Bell Music Maps?
Mike Bell Music Maps are data-driven art prints that translate music discographies into structured, transport-style diagrams. Each map reveals how artists, collaborators, and session musicians connect across albums and timelines. Explore the full Music Fan Art Prints collection.
How do Music Maps work?
- Tube lines represent band members, session musicians, guest artists, and collaborators
- Stations represent albums where those artists come together
- Intersections highlight collaborations across multiple albums
- Branch lines show one-off credits tied to specific albums or sessions
Every map is built from detailed original research - albums in release order, every collaborator placed and verified. View the Music Fan Art Prints collection to see examples.
Are the maps accurate?
Yes. Every map is built from verified discography data, official credits, and trusted sources - researched and structured by hand for accuracy and detail. Learn more about the methodology behind the design process.
What formats are available?
All prints are available as A2 and A1 Giclée art prints on 230gsm premium fine art paper, with a textured matte finish that holds the fine line work these maps depend on. Framed options are crafted in handmade Italian wooden frames with premium plexiglass, available in oak, black, and white finishes, with red, yellow, and blue options on selected products.
A stretched canvas option is also available, presented on a 4cm deep floater frame for a suspended, gallery-style look. Browse all music and movie art prints.
How are the prints made?
I work with a network of vetted local print partners across the UK, Europe, North America, and beyond. Every print is produced to the same museum-quality Giclée standard wherever it's made, using archival fine art paper for exceptional detail and colour accuracy.
Every print is made to order, never warehoused, and arrives fully assembled and ready to hang with sawtooth hangers and rubber bumpers pre-fitted. Full details are on the print specifications page.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, prints ship worldwide in protective packaging. UK, USA, EU, and other international orders are fulfilled by the partner closest to the delivery address, wherever possible - meaning faster delivery and no surprise customs charges. Full details are on the shipping information page.