Gnoosic
gnoosic.com
Tell it three bands or artists you like and it suggests others you may enjoy, with an option to rate its suggestions to improve them.
Why it is useful
A low-tech, no-account way to find new music. The suggestions are often more off the beaten path than streaming-service recommendations.
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