# Music-Based Matchmaking Apps The Tastebuds App Connects Users Based on Their Shared Taste in Music By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-taste-in-music References: [tastebuds.fm](https://tastebuds.fm/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tastebuds-meet-people-through/id824167513) 'Tastebuds' is a new app that helps users meet new people based on a shared taste in music. Unlike other [friend-finding apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps), Tastebuds features a quick and simple registration process that makes it easy for users to instantly connect with those who like the same artists and bands. To sign up for Tastebuds, users can choose one of two quick registration processes. For those who are comfortable sharing their personal information, they can connect their [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) profile and the app will automatically import all of their details. Syncing the app with Facebook means all of the user's favorite artists will be added automatically, eliminating the need for users to create a new profile. For those who wish to remain anonymous, they only need to answer a few basic questions and then manually add their favorite artists to create an account. Once the registration process is complete, the app will begin matching users based on their shared taste in music. The app provides a quick and easy way for users to connect with strangers who enjoy the same bands and artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Music-based Matchmaking:** Creating apps that connect users based on their shared taste in music can disrupt traditional friend-finding apps and provide a unique way for people to make meaningful connections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Networking:** Integrating music-based matchmaking features into social networking platforms can attract more users and enhance their experience by connecting them with like-minded individuals. - **Online Dating:** Incorporating music-based matchmaking into online dating platforms can provide a new dimension to matching algorithms and make the dating experience more personalized and unique. - **Music Streaming:** Exploring partnerships between music streaming platforms and music-based matchmaking apps can offer users a comprehensive music discovery and social experience all in one place. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Connecting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandmatch.md) - [Music-Driven Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-music-mode.md) - [Social Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-experiences.md) - [Music Mashups Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Matchmaking Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app.md) - [Social Music Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favesfm.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md)