Feb 2: Tube Map of Music

The classic Underground map of Harry Beck has been appropriated for all sorts of things over the years. 

One of the first high profile examples was a project called 'The Great Bear' which was produced in 1992 by Simon Patterson.

A copy is in the Tate collection.

In February 2006, Guardian Music writer Dorian Lynskey reimagined each Tube line as a musical genre, and each station as an artist.

Every intersection provides an opportunity to celebrate those who mix and transcend musical styles.

For example, where the Pop (Circle), Rock (District) and Reggae (Central) lines intersect, you find The Specials (at Notting Hill Gate). Or at the junction of Funk (Victoria) and Blues & Country (Piccadilly), one finds James Brown (at Finsbury Park).

Dorian Lynskey said: "The different character of each line lent itself to a certain genre.

"Pop, for example, intersects with everything else so that had to be the Circle line. On the other hand, classical music tends to occupy its own sphere, which made it perfect for the Docklands Light Railway."

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A version of this: Going Underground is available online from 'The Northern Line'

In May 2025, this was brought up to date, with a new map which was produced by Transport for London (TfL) to help celebrate its 25th anniversary, and described as follows.

Introducing the Grassroots Music Tube Map, a one-of-a-kind visual celebration of the venues, artists, genres, and communities that make London one of the greatest music cities in the world.

This campaign is part of London Creates MUSIC, a powerful initiative bringing together music industry leaders, artists and cultural partners to shine a light on grassroots music and the vital role it plays in our city’s creative and economic life.

Designed to resemble a network of electric cables with a sleek black background, each line has been rebranded to celebrate a different part of the capital’s vibrant music culture:

Bakerloo line: Iconic songs
Central line: Genres that define the city
District line: 25 artists to watch in 2025
Jubilee line: Groundbreaking albums
Metropolitan line: Independent record labels
Northern line: Legendary artists
Piccadilly line: Rising stars
Victoria line: Music subcultures that shaped scenes

Alongside this are 25 grassroots music venues, 25 legendary nightclubs, and 25 beloved record shops. These are all mapped out and celebrated as essential landmarks in London’s music journey.

It was displayed at Outernet for a while...

And another version was made to commemorate Taylor Swift's visit to London on her ERAS tour.

Have I missed any other similar projects?

Has this been done for the metro / tube / underground lines in other cities, whether in the UK or elsewhere? I'm guessing it has been...