Artist Browser
Artist Browser
Browse your collection organized by artist. See who you collect and how many albums you have from each.
Opening the Artist Browser
Access the Artist Browser from:
- View → Artists in the menu bar
- Or click Artists in the sidebar
Artist List
The left panel shows all artists in your collection.
Each row shows:
- Artist name
- Album count badge
- Sorted alphabetically by default
Click an artist to view their albums.
Viewing an Artist's Albums
Select an artist to see all their albums in the main panel.
- Album covers displayed in a grid
- Click any album to open its detail panel
- Same interactions as the main collection view
Searching Artists
Use the search field above the artist list.
- Type to filter artists by name
- Results update as you type
- Clear the search to show all artists
Sorting Options
Change how artists are sorted using the dropdown.
| Sort | Order |
|---|---|
| Name A-Z | Alphabetical (default) |
| Name Z-A | Reverse alphabetical |
| Album Count | Most albums first |
Interacting with Albums
While viewing an artist's albums:
- Click to open detail panel
- Right-click for context menu
- Double-click to edit
- Multi-select for bulk actions
All standard album interactions work.
Tips
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Find duplicates | See if you have multiple pressings of an artist |
| Discover patterns | Identify who you collect most |
| Quick navigation | Faster than searching the full collection |
| Combined search | Great for finding specific artist albums |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ↑/↓ | Navigate artist list |
| Enter | Select highlighted artist |
| Ctrl+F | Focus search field |
| Escape | Clear search / close panel |
| Home/End | Jump to first/last artist |
Context Menu
Right-click an artist row for options:
- View Albums — Show this artist's albums
- Edit Artist — Change artist name or details
- Merge with... — Combine with another artist entry
Related topics:
- collection
- album-detail
- discogs-search