# Top **URL:** https://community.metabrainz.org/top.md [Latest](https://community.metabrainz.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.metabrainz.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.metabrainz.org/tags.md) --- ## [Robert Kaye](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/robert-kaye/814276)
**Author:** [@aerozol](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/aerozol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/robert-kaye/814276 "2026-03-10T03:41:33Z")
On behalf of the MetaBrainz Board of Directors: We are writing to you as the MetaBrainz Board of Directors following the heartbreaking news of @rob’s passing. We know that for many of you Rob was not just an employer o… --- ## [MBID Mapper version 2.0 preview has finally arrived!](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/mbid-mapper-version-2-0-preview-has-finally-arrived/813908)
**Author:** [@rob](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/mbid-mapper-version-2-0-preview-has-finally-arrived/813908 "2026-08-12T01:12:26Z")
The new MBID mapper, which supports using releases for lookup has finally appeared in an early preview: https://mapper.listenbrainz.org Check the supported use cases to see what is already working. If you find a use ca… --- ## [AI Shit in MB](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/ai-shit-in-mb/814731)
**Author:** [@jesus2099](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/jesus2099)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/ai-shit-in-mb/814731 "2026-05-06T13:03:50Z")
I’ve edited my first AI entity today. My wife heard a cool song somewhere in a market, she wanted info on it. Upon listen, it sounded like Joe Bonamassa. I’ve used sound recognition on Deezer app and it gave me an old… --- ## [Picard 3.0 now available](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-0-now-available/815755)
**Author:** [@outsidecontext](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/outsidecontext)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-0-now-available/815755 "2026-10-29T13:01:35Z")
Today we have officially released Picard 3.0, see the announcement on the blog: Overall it has taken longer then I had hoped for, with the last stable release 2.13.3 being over one and a half year ago. But it was a hu… --- ## [Alpha status and roadmap](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/alpha-status-and-roadmap/814648)
**Author:** [@blackteadarkmatter](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/blackteadarkmatter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/alpha-status-and-roadmap/814648 "2026-04-23T05:08:15Z")
Probably since the beginning, BB has a banner message saying “Under development — adventurous users, please test and add data! Give us feedback about bugs, glitches and potential improvements at MetaBrainz JIRA!” and the… --- ## [Phishing attempt through MetaBrainz messages](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/phishing-attempt-through-metabrainz-messages/815085)
**Author:** [@blackteadarkmatter](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/blackteadarkmatter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/phishing-attempt-through-metabrainz-messages/815085 "2026-06-20T08:33:59Z")
I’ve just received the following email (twice): The link is clearly unrelated to MetaBrainz and asks for money to “regain access”. I already received two emails, so the scammer is probably sending this email en masse… --- ## [SampleBrainz: browse music sample connections](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/samplebrainz-browse-music-sample-connections/814078)
**Author:** [@Vortico](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Vortico)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/samplebrainz-browse-music-sample-connections/814078 "2026-01-25T01:24:41Z")
I’ve published a website for exploring music samples from the MusicBrainz database. I’m awaiting an email response from MetaBrainz about the name, so it could change. But for now you can see it at https://samplebrainz.co… --- ## [MusicBrainz release viewer – v1.1.0](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/musicbrainz-release-viewer-v1-1-0/814172)
**Author:** [@hildgyorgy](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/hildgyorgy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/musicbrainz-release-viewer-v1-1-0/814172 "2026-10-08T20:12:45Z")
Hi everyone — I’m happy to share the first stable release of the MusicBrainz Release Viewer. :play\_button: MusicBrainz Release Viewer It’s a focused release viewer designed around one simple idea: to read release data … --- ## [Credit Hoarder Userscript](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/credit-hoarder-userscript/815063)
**Author:** [@majkinetor](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/majkinetor)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/credit-hoarder-userscript/815063 "2026-10-26T22:43:09Z")
This is the enhacement of Discogs Credits script to support multiple sources. It currently adds Qobuz and Tidal and I will add more if appropriate Source is found (we can API it or scrape it). Credit Hoarder Try it on… --- ## [AMA with Silona Bonewald, MetaBrainz Foundation Executive Director](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-silona-bonewald-metabrainz-foundation-executive-director/815713)
**Author:** [@aerozol](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/aerozol)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-silona-bonewald-metabrainz-foundation-executive-director/815713 "2026-10-06T14:20:12Z")
Welcome to the AMA (Ask Me Anything) of @Silona, MetaBrainz’ new Executive Director! The thread is open for your questions! It’s open a bit early - Silona will be online and answer your questions on the 5th October 20… --- ## [Pretty good couple of weeks](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/pretty-good-couple-of-weeks/814553)
**Author:** [@Beckfield](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Beckfield)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/pretty-good-couple-of-weeks/814553 "2026-03-26T18:54:07Z")
So these may not be particularly Herculean tasks compared to some, but they’re firsts for me, and I’m feeling kinda good about it. Over the past few weeks I’ve managed to fix all the recordings for a particular classic… --- ## [Native ListenBrainz App for IOS - Scrobbler for ListenBrainz 2.0 is out! 🎉](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/native-listenbrainz-app-for-ios-scrobbler-for-listenbrainz-2-0-is-out/814939)
**Author:** [@raisal467](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/raisal467)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/native-listenbrainz-app-for-ios-scrobbler-for-listenbrainz-2-0-is-out/814939 "2026-10-14T22:37:18Z")
Hey everyone, just wanted to drop by and share that I’ve released version 2.0 of Scrobbler for ListenBrainz today! This update has been in the works for a while – a lot went into it, and I’m honestly curious to see how… --- ## [Last.fm sync stopped](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/last-fm-sync-stopped/815148)
**Author:** [@Alioth](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Alioth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/last-fm-sync-stopped/815148 "2026-07-08T05:27:07Z")
Hi, It appears Last.fm sync is not working for me anymore. The scrobbles were last imported on 2026-06-26 about 1:22 CEST, and no new scrobbles appeared in ListenBrainz since then. Right now there are about 150 scrobble… --- ## [Stop importing wrong release dates from streaming sites](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/stop-importing-wrong-release-dates-from-streaming-sites/814960)
**Author:** [@jesus2099](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/jesus2099)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/stop-importing-wrong-release-dates-from-streaming-sites/814960 "2026-07-13T23:01:43Z")
Streaming sites like Deezer, iTunes, Spotify and the likes, always present the original physical release date. So, they are always wrong. This is a call to streaming site release import userscript authors to please sto… --- ## [Fun edit search to run on artists you've contributed to a lot](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/fun-edit-search-to-run-on-artists-youve-contributed-to-a-lot/815688)
**Author:** [@Redpixel09](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Redpixel09)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/fun-edit-search-to-run-on-artists-youve-contributed-to-a-lot/815688 "2026-10-27T14:47:02Z")
First, go to the editing history of your chosen artist, and go to the last page (you can do add ?page=9999 to the url to jump to the last page) (If you don’t do this, it’ll say “At least 500 edits”. This will show you th… --- ## [Disambiguations on artists and labels when no similar artist/label exists in the database](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/disambiguations-on-artists-and-labels-when-no-similar-artist-label-exists-in-the-database/814375)
**Author:** [@IAmTheBlackMetal](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/IAmTheBlackMetal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/disambiguations-on-artists-and-labels-when-no-similar-artist-label-exists-in-the-database/814375 "2026-03-18T22:22:18Z")
A continued discussion from this edit: TL;DR: Disambiguation comments are useful even when there are not 2 identically named entities due to UI short-comings. Current Style guidelines encourage removing disambiguation… --- ## [I LOVE Navidrome!](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/i-love-navidrome/815136)
**Author:** [@sound.and.vision](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/sound.and.vision)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/i-love-navidrome/815136 "2026-06-25T18:57:05Z")
I just wanted to share how much enjoyment I am having with Navidrome, I wish I had known of it sooner! For years I have been searching for music library server software with a low overhead, doesn’t fiddle about with my … --- ## [Picard 3 alpha ready for testing](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-alpha-ready-for-testing/814124)
**Author:** [@outsidecontext](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/outsidecontext)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-alpha-ready-for-testing/814124 "2026-06-08T22:23:17Z")
We finally did it, here is a pre-release for MusciBrainz Picard 3. We are looking for feedback, please see our blog post: --- ## [How to deal with waterfall releases? \[STYLE-2751\]](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/how-to-deal-with-waterfall-releases-style-2751/814251)
**Author:** [@reosarevok](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/reosarevok)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/how-to-deal-with-waterfall-releases-style-2751/814251 "2026-07-12T15:36:13Z")
Many of you might already be familiar with the concept of waterfall releases, IMO one of the most horrible “innovations” in the streaming-first approach to music. This is the situation when rather than releasing a bunch … --- ## [That album, you know, "½Ð¸ò§Ú¨Ó" by "¤pè". It's a very popular CD!](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/that-album-you-know-d-o-u-o-by-pe-its-a-very-popular-cd/815409)
**Author:** [@foxgrrl](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/foxgrrl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/that-album-you-know-d-o-u-o-by-pe-its-a-very-popular-cd/815409 "2026-08-07T06:33:14Z")
Hi everyone! Remember me? I haven’t logged into here for four years! Anyway, I have a puzzle for anyone who can speak, or at least read and write Mandarin or Cantonese or one of the many Chinese languages I don’t even ha… --- ## [Import Discogs Credits Userscript](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/import-discogs-credits-userscript/814901)
**Author:** [@majkinetor](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/majkinetor)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/import-discogs-credits-userscript/814901 "2026-07-16T21:44:07Z")
Import Discogs credits as MusicBrainz release relationships. See info and screenshots/gifs on GitHub: Import Discord Credits Feel free to create Github issues if something is skipped, just provide complete log. --- ## [Stats have been stuck for a few weeks](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/stats-have-been-stuck-for-a-few-weeks/815358)
**Author:** [@felipefontes](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/felipefontes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/stats-have-been-stuck-for-a-few-weeks/815358 "2026-09-23T13:51:49Z")
Hey everyone. My stats have been taking long to update. And now they’ve updated, but they’re showing data for the previous weeks mixed with the most recent weeks. Thanks in advance for helping with this! --- ## [Faster paid API?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/faster-paid-api/814726)
**Author:** [@anon\_mbrainz](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/anon_mbrainz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/faster-paid-api/814726 "2026-05-04T12:05:29Z")
I’d be willing to donate ~$10/mo to enable 2-5 requests/second for my API key. This would dramatically speed up bulk workflows for users that are willing to pay for their additional server load and help fund the project. … --- ## [Sorry, your query “(Juliette Armanet)” does not contain enough information to carry out a search](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/sorry-your-query-juliette-armanet-does-not-contain-enough-information-to-carry-out-a-search/814950)
**Author:** [@jesus2099](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/jesus2099)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/sorry-your-query-juliette-armanet-does-not-contain-enough-information-to-carry-out-a-search/814950 "2026-06-01T13:41:44Z")
Is it only happening to me? Very often, when I search an artist from the top right indexed search form (or from my stored search URL also I don’t remember), I get an error: Top right search box https://musicbrainz.or… --- ## [Apollo Editor Userscript](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/apollo-editor-userscript/814991)
**Author:** [@majkinetor](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/majkinetor)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/apollo-editor-userscript/814991 "2026-10-26T17:50:21Z")
I just hate when I import stuff and all artists are not set. Or when I need to update each row quickly (e.g. add lengths) I can’t use ENTER/arrow down to select cell of the next row. Or artist splitting and join phrases…… --- ## [New Music Tracker — album discovery built on MusicBrainz, Discogs & ListenBrainz](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/new-music-tracker-album-discovery-built-on-musicbrainz-discogs-listenbrainz/814658)
**Author:** [@gambathia](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/gambathia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/new-music-tracker-album-discovery-built-on-musicbrainz-discogs-listenbrainz/814658 "2026-10-13T22:24:11Z")
Hi all, I’ve been building New Music Tracker, a site for discovering new album and EP releases. It’s built almost entirely on MetaBrainz and open music data, so wanted to share it here. What it does: Browse recent a… --- ## [Jingles, Fanfares, and other micro-sized works](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/jingles-fanfares-and-other-micro-sized-works/814683)
**Author:** [@UltimateRiff](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/UltimateRiff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/jingles-fanfares-and-other-micro-sized-works/814683 "2026-04-21T16:42:23Z")
I’ve been thinking about tiny works and how to represent them in the database, from insurance jingles to the Charge fanfare to video game victory dances to that one vaudeville fanfare and everything in between. I’m thin… --- ## [Import page fails with "Failed to fetch" / "Load failed" (Spotify extended history zip)](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/import-page-fails-with-failed-to-fetch-load-failed-spotify-extended-history-zip/815825)
**Author:** [@lovekynsilo](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/lovekynsilo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/import-page-fails-with-failed-to-fetch-load-failed-spotify-extended-history-zip/815825 "2026-10-23T02:40:36Z")
Hi all, I can’t use the history import page. I’m trying to import my Spotify extended streaming history and the page fails in two ways. What happens Uploading my\_spotify\_data.zip (18.4 MB, straight from Spotify, not … --- ## [Found a vulgar edit - What to do?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/found-a-vulgar-edit-what-to-do/813982)
**Author:** [@hooliator](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/hooliator)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/found-a-vulgar-edit-what-to-do/813982 "2026-02-16T18:08:23Z")
I am new here. So I don’t really well know the rules, culture, etc. I have not voted on an edit, though I am able to. I came across a new release entry (2025-12-30) under “Pink Floyd (another one)”. It clearly is NOT P… --- ## [NSFW Cover Art](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/nsfw-cover-art/815354)
**Author:** [@Nomsheep](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Nomsheep)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/nsfw-cover-art/815354 "2026-08-03T16:56:35Z")
So, I’ve noticed there’s no official way to mark covers as NSFW, I know there’s an unofficial way to tag but it doesn’t work the same. In my opinion an official way to mark them would be very useful. I’ve had to hold o… --- ## [Planned OAuth migration/Downtime for 27 July, 18:00 CET](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/planned-oauth-migration-downtime-for-27-july-18-00-cet/815343)
**Author:** [@aerozol](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/aerozol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/planned-oauth-migration-downtime-for-27-july-18-00-cet/815343 "2026-10-07T23:54:12Z")
Update: We are still finessing some details, but all services should be back online and useable! We’re so pleased to finally have centralised OAuth, which opens many doors. Please use this thread to report any issues (… --- ## [Differing/non differing digital releases with and without Barcodes... an ongoing discussion between editors](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/differing-non-differing-digital-releases-with-and-without-barcodes-an-ongoing-discussion-between-editors/814188)
**Author:** [@XonE](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/XonE)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/differing-non-differing-digital-releases-with-and-without-barcodes-an-ongoing-discussion-between-editors/814188 "2026-10-18T10:35:33Z")
there is a similar discussion here: Blank barcode vs \[none\] for digital releases - #10 by yindesu but maybe things have changed since 2017. I have an on going discussion with editor augmente since some time. I think it … --- ## [Simple Classical: Picard 3 plugin for tagging classical music](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/simple-classical-picard-3-plugin-for-tagging-classical-music/815330)
**Author:** [@sollniss](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/sollniss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/simple-classical-picard-3-plugin-for-tagging-classical-music/815330 "2026-10-19T16:40:48Z")
I know there is Classical Extras but when I tried it, it felt very buggy and the UI is unusable in dark mode, so I made my own. Only tested on the newest beta of Picard 3. Some of the main features: Preview for all … --- ## [Suspected LLM/OpenClaw use](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/suspected-llm-openclaw-use/814852)
**Author:** [@fabi123](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/fabi123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/suspected-llm-openclaw-use/814852 "2026-09-06T07:20:22Z")
Given my recent interactions, it seems to me like the user @maximm is using some LLM/Ai bot. See Edit #145962479 - MusicBrainz or Edit #145961853 - MusicBrainz . This user also has a lot of other open edits related to E… --- ## [ListenBrainz current status](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/listenbrainz-current-status/815526)
**Author:** [@aerozol](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/aerozol)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/listenbrainz-current-status/815526 "2026-10-26T16:07:49Z")
This thread can be used for queries and updates regarding the current ListenBrainz status/uptime/downtime. --- ## [Poll: Changing the Picard default cover art provider: CAA or CAA Release Group?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/poll-changing-the-picard-default-cover-art-provider-caa-or-caa-release-group/814477)
**Author:** [@outsidecontext](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/outsidecontext)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/poll-changing-the-picard-default-cover-art-provider-caa-or-caa-release-group/814477 "2026-03-28T20:31:13Z")
There is some debate about Picard’s default Cover Art Provider settings and I’m unsure how to proceed. Picard offers two distinct cover art providers based on the Cover Art Archive (CAA): Cover Art Archive: Release: T… --- ## [Picard 3 Plugin Updates](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-plugin-updates/815574)
**Author:** [@rdswift](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/rdswift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-plugin-updates/815574 "2026-09-17T21:51:51Z")
With today’s announcement of Picard 3 rc1 availability, I’ve finally addressed some issues with the Picard 3 version of a couple of my plugins. Additional Artists Details There has been a long-standing problem where t… --- ## [Is there a way to view unlisted Spotify releases?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-view-unlisted-spotify-releases/814590)
**Author:** [@Redpixel09](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/Redpixel09)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-view-unlisted-spotify-releases/814590 "2026-05-19T17:45:09Z")
Example: We Came As Romans’ Spotify page doesn’t show this single, but it’s still on Spotify and accessible via a google search. Is there a way to view all releases under a certain artist’s page on Spotify? I tried SAMB… --- ## [Listenbrainz not generating playlist](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/listenbrainz-not-generating-playlist/814841)
**Author:** [@icenotes57](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/icenotes57)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/listenbrainz-not-generating-playlist/814841 "2026-10-27T22:03:06Z")
Hey, I just started using listenbrainz for 1 week to 2 weeks now and my playlists are yet to be generated. I have a total of 57000 listens (imported from spotify). Is there something I can do to make it make a playlist… --- ## [Backing up Spotify](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/backing-up-spotify/813924)
**Author:** [@MeteorPower99](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/MeteorPower99)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/backing-up-spotify/813924 "2026-07-26T16:12:40Z")
--- ## [How do proceed if a contributor adds releases to the (likely) wrong artist](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/how-do-proceed-if-a-contributor-adds-releases-to-the-likely-wrong-artist/813695)
**Author:** [@scotia](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/scotia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/how-do-proceed-if-a-contributor-adds-releases-to-the-likely-wrong-artist/813695 "2026-01-04T11:57:43Z")
Hi all, In 2013 I added an artist Cusp - MusicBrainz , a band that a work colleague of mine was in around 2002. We’re talking a band with a friends-and-family kind of following. Then I saw an edit Edit #130189952 - Mu… --- ## [CD insert archives?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/cd-insert-archives/814338)
**Author:** [@victimless-grime](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/victimless-grime)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/cd-insert-archives/814338 "2026-03-10T22:56:50Z")
Does anyone know of any archives of CD booklets? Or any other verified from source lyric sources? I’ve had a bit of a realization recently that if we haven’t been keeping scans of those, we will no longer be able to be c… --- ## [I wish I could get inside an editor's head sometimes](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/i-wish-i-could-get-inside-an-editors-head-sometimes/814449)
**Author:** [@bflaminio](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/bflaminio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/i-wish-i-could-get-inside-an-editors-head-sometimes/814449 "2026-07-21T04:29:20Z")
https://musicbrainz.org/user/tj8661 New editor (welcome!), joins yesterday, makes one obscure and obviously wrong edit, and then goes dark. I just wonder what happened for them to take this step. It’d be an interesting … --- ## [Does anyone use the data quality system anymore?](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-data-quality-system-anymore/814316)
**Author:** [@HibiscusKazeneko](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/HibiscusKazeneko)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-data-quality-system-anymore/814316 "2026-04-27T17:16:16Z")
There’s not a lot of documentation about it anymore, and some of the only ways I’ve seen it used in recent years are self-congratulatory “high” edits that are undeserved (data was deliberately left out) and retaliatory “… --- ## [\[non-serious vent\] \*sigh\* Hardcore (punk) isn't a catch-all term for punk](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/non-serious-vent-sigh-hardcore-punk-isnt-a-catch-all-term-for-punk/815657)
**Author:** [@victimless-grime](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/victimless-grime)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/non-serious-vent-sigh-hardcore-punk-isnt-a-catch-all-term-for-punk/815657 "2026-09-24T10:28:57Z")
NOTE This is not a big deal and I do not expect anything to be done about it. This post is like 99% a lighthearted vent and 1% a hope it’ll get seen by whoever keeps adding these tags. I recently switched music playe… --- ## [Picard 3 Release Candidate 4](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-release-candidate-4/815682)
**Author:** [@outsidecontext](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/outsidecontext)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/picard-3-release-candidate-4/815682 "2026-09-24T22:07:16Z")
We have decided to release yet another release candidate for Picard 3 after we got more fixes and small improvements. Thanks to everyone who tested and provided feedback. And special thanks to all the translators. --- ## [String Theory and other majkinetor scripts](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/string-theory-and-other-majkinetor-scripts/815740)
**Author:** [@majkinetor](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/majkinetor)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/string-theory-and-other-majkinetor-scripts/815740 "2026-10-29T12:08:17Z")
Most important updates for my scripts String Theory Website HAI 0.1 CAN HAS STRING THEORY? VISIBLE "NATURALLY" KTHXBYE Yes, LOLCODE is used in String Theory --- ## [Let's use ASCII symbols - ' " that we have on our keyboards](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/lets-use-ascii-symbols-that-we-have-on-our-keyboards/815018)
**Author:** [@karpuzikov](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/karpuzikov)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/lets-use-ascii-symbols-that-we-have-on-our-keyboards/815018 "2026-06-10T09:04:50Z")
I propose using the keyboard-accessible ASCII characters -, ', and " instead of typographic punctuation such as ‐, ', and " " in artist, release, and recording names. This proposal concerns punctuation only. Non-ASCII l… --- ## [YouTube "picture" videos and the "video" streaming flag](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/youtube-picture-videos-and-the-video-streaming-flag/815139)
**Author:** [@reosarevok](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/reosarevok)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/youtube-picture-videos-and-the-video-streaming-flag/815139 "2026-07-13T20:22:42Z")
This question came up again yesterday on our live chat, where @ianfontova wasn’t sure whether to set the “video” flag on a recording link to YouTube which links to an audio-only “video” (where the video content is a stat… --- ## [MusicBrainz getting slower probably because a growing amount of 503 errors](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/musicbrainz-getting-slower-probably-because-a-growing-amount-of-503-errors/815514)
**Author:** [@sanojjonas](https://community.metabrainz.org/u/sanojjonas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.metabrainz.org/t/musicbrainz-getting-slower-probably-because-a-growing-amount-of-503-errors/815514 "2026-09-16T21:37:24Z")
so it feels like musicbrainz is getting much slower. an i notice when i was trying to fix some stuff on my userscripts that i more frequently get 503 errors. i don’t think it is my ip because then the block would be m… [Next page](https://community.metabrainz.org/top.md?page=1&per_page=50)