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Whirligig

by idiocache·Apr 10, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidEye CandySlick

Clean calendar UX with map view, but Bandsintown and Songkick dominate this space.

Strengths
  • •Calendar-first interface makes browsing upcoming shows more intuitive than list views
  • •Mobile UX prioritized with clean touch-friendly date selection grid
  • •Artist images and map integration add visual context to gig discovery
Weaknesses
  • •No clear differentiation from established players with better data partnerships
  • •4,500 gigs is tiny compared to Bandsintown's millions of tracked events
Category
Social
Target Audience

Music fans looking for live shows in their area

Similar To

Bandsintown · Songkick · Dice

Post Description

I wanted to share this again since I've made some significant updates since I last posted it!

The site now displays artist images and also has a map.

In general I'm really pleased with the mobile UX, which I think is quite clean.

Feedback appreciated and welcomed!

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