

We will check ID3 tags first, but will fall back on SoundCloud track titles if there is not enough information, or if ID3 data was discarded during processing. Tracks uploaded to SoundCloud should always be titled Artist - Title. If there is no data in these fields, we will display "Unknown Track" We get our data from MP3 ID3 tags, so the artist and title fields need to be filled out completely before the file is uploaded and shared. Why do some track names show up incorrectly? Finally, it is possible that you posted a file encoded in an unsupported bitrate (less than 64Kbps), sampling frequency (only 44kHz is supported) or format other than MP3. We can read files smaller than 20 MB and under 15 minutes in length. The track may be too large to be picked up. Hype Machine must be allowed to access tracks by the rights holder on the account, and they should be "Enabled for App Playback". SoundCloud embeds must be public when first posted in order to be read. We do not pick up EPs, albums, playlists, or videos. Currently, Hype Machine is able to find direct MP3 links and single tracks posted via SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Audiomack. The track may have been posted via an unsupported filehosting service. People really appreciate when you look into their taste first and send them something they will enjoy. Your best bet is to search Hype Machine for some acts that are similar to yours, click through to the sites that posted them, and contact the writers who previously discussed them.
