Gnoosic
Name three bands you like, then answer yes or no to its guesses until it works out what you are actually in the mood for.
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How to get the most from it
Gnoosic sits in Music Discovery under Wander, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and clever.
About this category: Genre maps, obscurity engines, decade browsers and the sites that surface songs no algorithm would risk putting in front of you.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A trip back to the older internet
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Gnoosic: quick answers
Is Gnoosic free?
Yes. Gnoosic is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Gnoosic?
No. You can use Gnoosic without signing up for anything.
Does Gnoosic work on a phone?
Yes. Gnoosic works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Gnoosic safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Gnoosic take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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