Proof of Usefulness Report

Songkick

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+653
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Songkick is a market-leading concert discovery platform with massive proven scale (150M+ users) and high real-world utility. While the project itself is a major success with deep integrations (Spotify, Facebook), the submission quality was exceptionally poor, featuring lazy inputs for traction ('most people have used my product') and revenue ('null'). The score reflects the immense value and reach of the platform, adjusted downward for the low-effort submission and market maturity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+196.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+796
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+653

Project Details

Project URL
songkick.com
Description
Songkick is on a mission to bring the magic of live music to fans everywhere. Since 2007, we’ve set about making it as easy, fun and fair as possible for you to see your favorite artists live. Right now, more than 150 million music fans across the globe use Songkick to track their favorite artists, discover awesome concerts and never ever miss out.\n\nWith over 7.5 million event listings, we’re the biggest concert service on the planet. Across web, iPhone, Android, and through rich partnerships with Spotify, Pandora, Facebook and more, Songkick is the definitive and trusted home for live music online.\n\nWe’ve always put fans first. We’re a small, fast-moving team packed to the brim with digital expertise, committed to solving real problems for our users. Live music is for everyone, and we work hard to empower our community, add meaningful value and cut out the BS along the way.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline