syzzle for iOS

Syzzle is part social network and part concert listings, which all adds up to a great resource for finding live music you'll love in your area. You can browse listings near you, or search for your favorite artists, and then share your experiences with other users through video clips.

Pros

Different perspectives: One thing we really liked about this app during testing was that you could view events in a list or on a map, so you can more easily decide which venue you'd like to visit and how to get there. Even in the list, though, events show up with their distance from you listed next to them, so you can more easily plan your excursion.

Social aspect: Viewing live music is inherently social, and this app takes that to a whole new level by giving you the ability to follow other users and share your own concert experiences. When you're at a show, you can take a video of up to ten seconds straight from the app, and anyone following you can see just what you were seeing. Similarly, you'll be privy to the concert-going experiences of other users you follow; so if you're not sure about a particular show, you can get a sneak peek first to see if you really want to go.

Cons

Jumbled interface: This app can be hard to navigate, and sometimes it seems like the designers had a lot of ideas but didn't know how to put them all together. The app is packed with features, but it doesn't always make a lot of sense what you have to do to get from one to another.

Bottom Line

Whether you're at a live show every weekend or just like to check out the local music scene once in a while, you'll be glad to have Syzzle at your disposal. It's a great tool for finding the kind of show you're looking for and for sharing your love of music with others.