I was looking around for some websites that will direct me to some new
music.  Specifically, there was one that a friend had given me a link
to months ago: It took a band/artist of your choice and gave musical
suggestions based on the band chosen.  It also used colored circles to
reflect the similarities and overall popularity of the band/artist. 
What was that website?

marooned85 --

Here's a specific answer to your well-stated specific question. The
site you are seeking is Musicplasma.com.  Here is a link to its home
page:

Music Plasma
http://musicplasma.com/


Search Strategy:

I was not familiar with the site, but I was able to find it using the
following Google search:

favorite artists OR bands enter suggestions similar
://www.google.com/search?num=30&hl=en&lr=&q=favorite+artists+OR+bands+enter+suggestions+similar



I am confident that this is the site you are looking for, and I am
happy to have been able to provide it to you promptly.   In the
unlikely (I think) event that this is not what you are seeking, please
ask for claification before rating the answer, and I'd be happy to
assist you further.


markj-ga

Great Job!  I've been looking for this site for quite some time now,
and I wasn't expecting to only have to wait an hour and a half.  And
as fj said, very interesting search method.  Thanks again.

Now this is going to infuriate the heck out of you, but I know the
exact website that you're looking for, but - I'm going to sit on my
hands to allow a researcher time to get you the answer. I'll check
back soon and post my 'comment' if you don't get an 'official' answer.

Hint "mp.com"

fj

fantastic effort markj and found from an intelligently thought up
search criteria. I knew the answer from personal knowledge and
wouldn't have thought to frame the search as you did. Do you now care
to comment on: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=432712
?
best regards,
fj

marooned85 --

Thanks for the kind words, the five stars and the tip.

markj-ga