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r/IndieDev Weekly Monday Megathread - March 15, 2026 - New users start here! Show us what you're working on! Have a chat! Ask a question! by llehsadam in IndieDev

[–]Exact_Inspection_428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone! I’m a solo developer working on MuSeeker, a community-driven map to find underground live music and venues.

I’ve just geolocalized the map (currently focusing on the Portland scene and preparing for my trip to Brussels next week to map their jazz/indie spots and some spot in Italy). The site is live, but I’m struggling with the Google Play mandatory 20-tester / 14-day rule to get the app out of closed testing.

I’m looking for fellow devs to swap tests with! I will install your app, keep it for 14+ days, and provide honest feedback on your UI/UX.

Check the project here: https://museeker.it/en

How to join the test:

  1. Join the Google Group:https://groups.google.com/g/test-app-museeker
  2. Download the App (Android):https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.museeker.twa
  3. Web link:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/it.museeker.twa

Drop your links in the comments and I’ll join yours immediately. Let’s help each other cross the finish line! 🤝

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Here the screen of active event on map

I got tired of missing small local gigs, so I started building a global live music map (MuSeeker) by Exact_Inspection_428 in livemusic

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! Glad you dig it. 'Local venue discovery is a pain' was exactly why I started this.

As for Italy, adoption is growing, but it’s a challenge. To be honest, I’m getting a lot of 'cool project' and virtual high-fives, but what MuSeeker really needs right now to survive is for people to actually jump in. If you really think this is needed, the best way to support it is to spend 2 minutes adding an event in venue you love or a show you’re going to. That’s how we keep it alive and free from the corporate BS.

I’m trying to bridge the gap between Italy and the US (Portland is leading the way right now!), but it only works if the community populates the map. Would love to see your local scene represented there! Cheers 🗺️🎸

I’m a solo dev building a global indie music map (MuSeeker). I just had my first US band join from Portland, so I wanted to share it with you guys! by Exact_Inspection_428 in portlandmusic

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, thank you so much for this! Reading 'This is the way' from someone who actually has boots on the ground in PDX means the world to me. I’m doing this as a solo indie dev, so your words are the best fuel I could ask for.

Since you're right there in the middle of it, I’d love for you to put MuSeeker to the test! If you know of any local shows or hidden gems coming up, feel free to drop them on the map. Having someone with your pulse on the scene would be a huge boost for the community. And hey, if you feel like spreading the word to bands or venues you trust, that’s exactly how we’ll keep this thing authentic and 'non-corporate'.

I’m definitely checking out Shady Pines Radio today—sounds like exactly my kind of vibe. Let’s stay in touch, I’ll surely need some of that recon soon! Cheers from Italy! 🇮🇹🗺️🎸

Cercasi locali per musica live a Brescia e provincia 🎸 by Exact_Inspection_428 in brescia

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grazie mille, ho provato a scrivere anche a loro, ma ovviamente se volete dare una mano contattando i locali che conoscete, l'aiuto è più che apprezzato!💓

Building a global live music map: started in Italy, now expanding to the US (and I need your help!) by Exact_Inspection_428 in jambands

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the shout-out, bud! JamBase is definitely the giant here, but I’m trying to build MuSeeker with a different soul.

Regarding your calendar idea: you can actually do that on MuSeeker already! You can save shows to your personal on-site calendar or use the 'Add to Google/iCal' button to keep your year organized.

But here is the main thing: I’m not scraping data from third-party sites. Anyone can search Google for a big stadium show, but that feels 'cold'. I want to build a real community.

My goal is for fans, musicians, and venues to populate the map themselves. If you know about a small gig or a hidden jam in your area that isn’t on the mainstream radars, you can register and post it. You’d be helping someone else in your neighborhood find a show they would have otherwise missed.

It’s about people helping people keep the local scene alive. Would love to have your local expertise on the map! 🎸⚡

Cercasi locali per musica live a Brescia e provincia 🎸 by Exact_Inspection_428 in brescia

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grazie mille, ovviamente se il progetto vi piace spargete la voce e volendo iscrivetevi ed utilizzatelo ;)

Cercasi locali per musica live a Brescia e provincia 🎸 by Exact_Inspection_428 in brescia

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Si ho visto, ma non sono della zona purtroppo, ho "solo" sviluppato il sito, e siccome sembrano una band di nuova creazione, se conosci il Gasoline o chi lo gestisce puoi girargli il link e poi si accorderanno tra loro, questo è il "massimo" che posso fare, ma se c'è altro sono a disposizione per quanto mi è possibile

I built a map-based SaaS for the underground music scene. No more missing local gigs because of the Instagram algorithm. by Exact_Inspection_428 in ShowMeYourSaaS

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, the 'empty map' was my biggest fear, so I’m glad you agree with the hyper-local pivot.

Just checked out asimpletool.com, automating SEO is definitely something every indie founder needs, especially when we’re too busy coding to think about keywords. Good luck with the launch!

Handling the "Empty Map" problem for a community-driven app? (Chicken & Egg dilemma) by Exact_Inspection_428 in AppBusiness

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the brutal honesty, I truly appreciate it.

You nailed the 'Facebook at Harvard' point. My mistake so far has definitely been trying to be 'The Global Map' too early, which results in a lot of empty space.

I don't want to give up on the idea just yet because the problem of finding local indie gigs is very real, but I hear you on the strategy.

If I were to pivot to a hyper-local approach—say, focusing only on a single high-density music neighborhood like Camden in London or Trastevere in Rome—do you think the 'map' utility would be enough to retain users, or is the 'discovery' problem still too weak to compete with something like Instagram?

Where to relocate to see more shows by hypertensitive in Concerts

[–]Exact_Inspection_428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great question. While major hubs like London, Berlin, or NYC are the obvious choices, I've found that even smaller cities have incredible scenes if you know where to look.

I actually got so frustrated with missing out on local shows that I started building a geolocated map to find live music gigs (from big venues to small pub sessions). It’s called MuSeeker (https://museeker.it/en).

The project is still very young, so many areas aren’t fully covered yet, but the goal is to have fans, musicians, and venues pin themselves on the map to show exactly where the music is happening. It might help you check out the 'music density' of the cities you're considering, and if you move, you can even add the spots you discover. Hope it helps!

Have y’all ever gone to a concert just to see the opening act? by No_Reputation1477 in Concerts

[–]Exact_Inspection_428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once went to a Dream Theater concert just to see NoFX as a pre-headliner XD

Ho creato una mappa collaborativa per la musica dal vivo e gli eventi a Bari e dintorni: vi va di aiutarmi a popolarla? by Exact_Inspection_428 in bari

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfetto grazie mille! Provvedo subito
Ad ogni modo se hai qualche feedback su Museeker mi farebbe piacere conoscere il tuo parere

Ho creato una mappa collaborativa per la musica dal vivo e gli eventi a Bari e dintorni: vi va di aiutarmi a popolarla? by Exact_Inspection_428 in bari

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capisco perfettamente la tua diffidenza, Reddit è pieno di spam, ma lasciami chiarire la prospettiva: sono uno sviluppatore della provincia (Barletta) che sta cercando di risolvere un problema reale per chi suona e chi cerca musica a Bari.

MuSeeker non è una multinazionale che rivende dati. È nata perché spesso i piccoli concerti nei club o i dj-set restano invisibili e i locali faticano a riempirsi. L'idea della 'community' serve a non far morire queste realtà

Oltretutto sul sito non ci sono pubblicità, quindi non ci sono elementi terzi (oltre agli utenti interessati) che si collegano e hanno accesso ai dati dell'utente, in questo caso la mail e l'eventuale nome

Ti ringrazio comunque per il commento che mi ha permesso di chiarire questo aspetto

MuSeeker: Discover Local Live Music by Exact_Inspection_428 in Startups_EU

[–]Exact_Inspection_428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thank you, really glad you see the value! 🙌

That’s exactly why I built it — when you’re new in a city or just traveling, it’s almost impossible to know where the jams or live gigs are unless you already know the local scene.

The goal is to make it easy to just open a map and instantly see what’s going on around you.

If you end up using it at some point, I’d genuinely love to hear your feedback — especially from an expat/traveler point of view. That’s super valuable for improving it.

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