TheOwlBay
What to listen to
What to listen to suggests one artist name in a genre you pick, plus one original sentence about their sound. Karaoke picks from your pasted playlist. This page is for discovery when you want band recommendations by genre without Spotify login. Artist names stay proper names; blurbs localize. crypto.getRandomValues draws without replacement.
Why what to listen is not karaoke
Karaoke assumes you already chose songs. What to play is a board-game shelf. This URL answers what should I put on when I do not know artists in jazz, rock, electronic, or classical. No audio stream, no lyrics, no OAuth. Optional paste-your-own list for DJs who want the same UI. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers.
How to get a listening suggestion
Choose a genre chip or any. Press Suggest an artist. Read the name and blurb. Press Next if eliminate is on. Paste your own artists one per line if the box is shown. Reset session restocks the pool. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers.
How artists are drawn
Starter names are proper nouns; blurbs are translated per locale. Genre tag filters rows. crypto.getRandomValues picks uniformly. We are not affiliated with streaming services. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers.
Who this discovery picker is for
Commuters tired of the same playlist, students exploring genres, and hosts between karaoke and a movie will use this. Not a replacement for your music app. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers. TheOwlBay runs this entirely in your browser with crypto.getRandomValues where draws apply. Lists and settings stay in localStorage on this device until you clear site data. We do not require an account and do not upload your paste to our servers.
FAQ
Do you play audio?
No. You get a name and sentence. Open your own app to listen.
Is this karaoke?
No. Karaoke picks from your list. This suggests artists you may not know.
Are band names translated?
Names stay as proper nouns. Blurbs localize.
Can I paste my own list?
Yes when the list box is available.
Want a film instead?
Use what to watch.