Peer recommendations carry far more weight than those generated by algorithms. Any hardcore music fan who tries mufin, the algorithm-generated recommendation engine, is likely to be disappointed. I cannot trust a site that tells me there is some kind of connection between Glenn Branca, the avant-garde guitarist/bandleader, and prog dinosaurs Uriah Heep. You've got to be kidding me.

The trouble is, it may never launch because only two of the four major music labels are supporting it so far.

Because it is based on real people's music tastes, the perceptron understands that you might like both experimental music and pop, both hardcore and folk.

Tyler combed the lists to come up with some recommendations. I guess i need to add a couple of books to the list.

By combining the company's proprietary algorithms with the world's most comprehensive wine database, Snooth is able to accurately identify the wines best-suited to an individual.

MOG began as a social network/blogging platform for music fans, but just (as in a few hours ago) expanded its offerings considerably

Cool Om article on music recommendation programs

Awesome UI for simple inf-you-like-then-you-like recommendations

Another recommendation engine

Social networking for the music set

The company behind Soundflavor

A good look at the music (without music) space online

Replacement for Savage Beast

Instead of browsing at random through your music collection we’ve created a program that can build you excellent playlists to fit your mood.

Soundflavor (formerly Siren Systems) is a digital music company that focuses on providing the best music search and recommendation services to both music professionals and music consumers.