I was window-shopping on the android market the other day and noticed an entire series of apps that are designed as a news gathering source for specific smart-phone models. That made me think - why isn't there a series of popular music apps that are honed to specific genres of music? It could be called...The Heard. I want to create an application that would be a music exploration and information destination. For example - I like punk rock. I would download the punk rock version of The Heard. Once there, the app would provide news, media and links in reference to the punk genre. What sets this app apart is the band specific search function. Once a band or artist is chosen, the user would be presented with a series of buttons: Live Calendar, News, Music, Media, Discography, Radio, and Tickets. Utilizing search engines - the app would import information found as a series of articles, lists or a calendar that is populated within the confines of the stylistic application. For example, the calendar would populate with tour dates and destinations. It would also highlight dates that are within a set number of miles from the GPS determined position or preselected city. The calendar would also give the user the ability to find venue phone numbers, maps and other concerts on the venue's roster of upcoming events. You get the idea. Really hone an app that is literally a one-stop shop for the music lover. Whether they are interested in seeing a band live, seeing a video interview recorded ten years ago or learning about the groups members. It could be a place to find all things music and tailored to the user's musical tastes.
I really like this idea. I like the idea of my music preferences being enhanced and introduced to new artists. I like how Pandora gives you the ability to thumb up/down certain songs but I don't really know how smart that software is; does it read into your preferences or simply strike that specific song?
ReplyDeleteI do believe there is a gap in the online market for music news. I "like" my favorite artists on Facebook to get updates, but a site such as this would make it easier to browse several artists/bands at once. By allowing users to "favorite" certain bands you could also introduce new music by saying "if you like this, try this."
My wife just read my ex. summery - and she wants me to get on it!
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