Vinylly: Where Music Sets The Tone For Finding Love

Learn more about the first-of-its-kind dating app for music fans in search of love.

By Team JamBase Sep 3, 2024 1:49 pm PDT

In the ever-expanding world of dating apps, one platform is striking a unique chord. Vinylly, a dating app that matches users based on their music preferences, is revolutionizing the way music lovers connect and find potential partners.

Harmony in Dating

Vinylly isn’t just another face in the crowd of dating apps. Created by music enthusiasts for music enthusiasts, it offers a refreshing approach to online dating that puts shared musical tastes at the forefront of compatibility.

“Nothing has been more impactful in my life than music. I started listening to my parents’ records when I was a kid and then grew a massive cassette tape collection (thanks Columbia House), snuck out of the house at 15 to see the Dead and then moshed in the pit to Ministry with my older brother a few years later,” Rachel Van Nortwick, founder and CEO of Vinylly said. “I have always loved a diverse range of music and learning about the bands and singers, their influences and other musicians they connected with (because all music is connected). I played Simon and Garfunkel, Rage Against the Machine and Cypress Hill loudly in my bedroom in high school and it made everything better. Music was and is everything to me.”

How It Works

Vinylly distinguishes itself from conventional dating apps by focusing on authentic connections through shared music interests. Unlike conventional dating apps that rely heavily on profile pictures and brief bios, Vinylly takes a different approach. The app analyzes users’ music listening habits and preferences to create meaningful connections.

“Vinylly takes into account a user’s streaming music data plus their music habits to find matches,” Van Nortwick explained. “Beyond just a superficial swipe, Vinylly has the ability to match people on a deep level through something powerful that they share. And, when a user streams more music, the algorithm responds and Vinylly produces new matches.”

One of Vinylly’s standout features is its departure from the superficial nature of many dating apps. There are no lengthy bios to craft or perfect selfies to upload. Instead, users let their music taste do the talking.

Vinylly allows users to explore potential matches’ playlists and music preferences before deciding to connect. This focus on musical compatibility aims to spark more meaningful conversations and connections.

The Future Sounds Bright

A recent survey conducted by Vinylly provided intriguing insights into how different generations view music in the context of relationships. The survey revealed significant generational differences in areas such as the accuracy of Spotify recommendations, willingness to relocate for a music-matched partner, and preferences for technology use at concerts. Notably, a majority across all generations prioritized musical compatibility over physical appearance in potential partners, underscoring the app’s foundational principle.

For those intrigued by the idea of finding love through a shared passion for music, Vinylly offers a unique and exciting opportunity. The app is free to download and available on both iOS and Android platforms.

“Vinylly will continue to optimize how it presents matches using both the feedback loop from users and also machine learning,” Van Nortwick added. “Vinylly is currently available for download on the U.S. and Canadian Google Play Store and the U.S., U.K. and Canadian Apple App Stores. We expect to expand music service providers, language and marketplace versions.”

So, if you’re tired of the same old dating app tune, why not give Vinylly a spin? Your perfect match might just be waiting on the other side of a shared playlist.

Vinylly is available for both iOS and Android users. Click here to download.



[Sponsored Content: Vinylly is a JamBase client.]

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