MetaBrainz
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The #MetaBrainz Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to keeping @musicbrainz, @listenbrainz, @bookbrainz and all their sister projects free and open source. This account reposts from all projects.
#metabrainzmeetingnotes, 2026-10-05
Agenda: Reviews, Note taker wanted, Summit/next meetings
community.metabrainz.org/t/notes-from...
Agenda: Reviews, Note taker wanted, Summit/next meetings
community.metabrainz.org/t/notes-from...
community.metabrainz.org
October 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
#metabrainzmeetingnotes, 2026-10-05
Agenda: Reviews, Note taker wanted, Summit/next meetings
community.metabrainz.org/t/notes-from...
Agenda: Reviews, Note taker wanted, Summit/next meetings
community.metabrainz.org/t/notes-from...
Coming up: Silona Bonewald (@silona.bsky.social), our new Executive Director, will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on our forums starting in around 20 minutes! (17:00 Central European Summer Time). If you have any questions to ask, please come and do so!
community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-s...
community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-s...
AMA with Silona Bonewald, MetaBrainz Foundation Executive Director
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 o...
community.metabrainz.org
October 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Coming up: Silona Bonewald (@silona.bsky.social), our new Executive Director, will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on our forums starting in around 20 minutes! (17:00 Central European Summer Time). If you have any questions to ask, please come and do so!
community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-s...
community.metabrainz.org/t/ama-with-s...
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#MusicBrainzPicard 3 is now available for download 🥳
The Picard team is happy to announce the new major version 3.0 of MusicBrainz Picard. Featuring:
UI improvements
New plugin system
Cover art processing
Tag + scripting enhancements
(1/3)
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/04/p...
The Picard team is happy to announce the new major version 3.0 of MusicBrainz Picard. Featuring:
UI improvements
New plugin system
Cover art processing
Tag + scripting enhancements
(1/3)
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/04/p...
October 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 is now available for download 🥳
The Picard team is happy to announce the new major version 3.0 of MusicBrainz Picard. Featuring:
UI improvements
New plugin system
Cover art processing
Tag + scripting enhancements
(1/3)
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/04/p...
The Picard team is happy to announce the new major version 3.0 of MusicBrainz Picard. Featuring:
UI improvements
New plugin system
Cover art processing
Tag + scripting enhancements
(1/3)
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/04/p...
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blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/02/o...
This is part of a series (maybe) where we talk to some of the amazing editors that have cracked one million MusicBrainz edits and qualified for super special (lousy) shirt plan.
vzell is my new idol - THE BOSS 😎 #theboss #springsteen #lousyshirtplan
This is part of a series (maybe) where we talk to some of the amazing editors that have cracked one million MusicBrainz edits and qualified for super special (lousy) shirt plan.
vzell is my new idol - THE BOSS 😎 #theboss #springsteen #lousyshirtplan
blog.metabrainz.org
October 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/10/02/o...
This is part of a series (maybe) where we talk to some of the amazing editors that have cracked one million MusicBrainz edits and qualified for super special (lousy) shirt plan.
vzell is my new idol - THE BOSS 😎 #theboss #springsteen #lousyshirtplan
This is part of a series (maybe) where we talk to some of the amazing editors that have cracked one million MusicBrainz edits and qualified for super special (lousy) shirt plan.
vzell is my new idol - THE BOSS 😎 #theboss #springsteen #lousyshirtplan
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#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-28.0
A behind-the-scenes update that moves listen deletions and deletion history to the listens database.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A behind-the-scenes update that moves listen deletions and deletion history to the listens database.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-28.0
A behind-the-scenes update that moves listen deletions and deletion history to the listens database.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A behind-the-scenes update that moves listen deletions and deletion history to the listens database.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
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How cool is this - #BookBrainz achievements have been added to #metagamerscore! -a
metagamerscore.com/game/639932-...
metagamerscore.com/game/639932-...
BookBrainz - Game Statistics - MetaGamerScore.com
View achievement statistics & information for BookBrainz at MetaGamerScore.com
metagamerscore.com
September 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM
How cool is this - #BookBrainz achievements have been added to #metagamerscore! -a
metagamerscore.com/game/639932-...
metagamerscore.com/game/639932-...
Save the date: Silona Bonewald, our new Executive Director, will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on our forums at:
5th October 2026
17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/28/a...
5th October 2026
17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/28/a...
AMA with Silona Bonewald, MetaBrainz Foundation Executive Director – MetaBrainz Blog
blog.metabrainz.org
September 28, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Save the date: Silona Bonewald, our new Executive Director, will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on our forums at:
5th October 2026
17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/28/a...
5th October 2026
17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/28/a...
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#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-24.0
Our three main new features today are a contributor list ❤️, programmatic exports and playlist image previews!
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Our three main new features today are a contributor list ❤️, programmatic exports and playlist image previews!
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-24.0
Our three main new features today are a contributor list ❤️, programmatic exports and playlist image previews!
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Our three main new features today are a contributor list ❤️, programmatic exports and playlist image previews!
github.com/metabrainz/l...
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#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 4 is now available for download.
We are very close to final release, but we fixed a bunch of bugs and decided on another RC. Thank you to everyone who reported issues!
If you use Picard please try this release.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/p...
We are very close to final release, but we fixed a bunch of bugs and decided on another RC. Thank you to everyone who reported issues!
If you use Picard please try this release.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/p...
September 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 4 is now available for download.
We are very close to final release, but we fixed a bunch of bugs and decided on another RC. Thank you to everyone who reported issues!
If you use Picard please try this release.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/p...
We are very close to final release, but we fixed a bunch of bugs and decided on another RC. Thank you to everyone who reported issues!
If you use Picard please try this release.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/p...
We are very pleased to announce that the MetaBrainz Foundation has appointed Silona Bonewald as Executive Director, following the unfortunate passing of our Rob.
Read the blog post for more about @silona.bsky.social and to comment and give her a warm welcome!
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/w...
Read the blog post for more about @silona.bsky.social and to comment and give her a warm welcome!
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/w...
Welcome Silona Bonewald, new MetaBrainz Foundation Executive Director! – MetaBrainz Blog
We are very pleased to announce that the MetaBrainz Foundation has appointed Silona Bonewald as Executive Director, following the unfortunate passing of our Rob at the beginning of the year.
blog.metabrainz.org
September 22, 2026 at 8:03 AM
We are very pleased to announce that the MetaBrainz Foundation has appointed Silona Bonewald as Executive Director, following the unfortunate passing of our Rob.
Read the blog post for more about @silona.bsky.social and to comment and give her a warm welcome!
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/w...
Read the blog post for more about @silona.bsky.social and to comment and give her a warm welcome!
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/22/w...
September 22, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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#MusicBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-21
We have been working on stability improvements for both website and search to better cope with all the load we are handling recently, with more to come. Plus bug fixes and some link blocking.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/21/m...
We have been working on stability improvements for both website and search to better cope with all the load we are handling recently, with more to come. Plus bug fixes and some link blocking.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/21/m...
September 22, 2026 at 12:54 AM
#MusicBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-21
We have been working on stability improvements for both website and search to better cope with all the load we are handling recently, with more to come. Plus bug fixes and some link blocking.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/21/m...
We have been working on stability improvements for both website and search to better cope with all the load we are handling recently, with more to come. Plus bug fixes and some link blocking.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/21/m...
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#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-21.0
A 🎭 dramatically 🎭 improved Fresh Releases scrollbar/timeline. And BrainzPlayer's (LB's built-in player) progress bar now allows scrubbing/dragging to a time!
+ more, like switching to a new primary database partitioning system.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A 🎭 dramatically 🎭 improved Fresh Releases scrollbar/timeline. And BrainzPlayer's (LB's built-in player) progress bar now allows scrubbing/dragging to a time!
+ more, like switching to a new primary database partitioning system.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-21.0
A 🎭 dramatically 🎭 improved Fresh Releases scrollbar/timeline. And BrainzPlayer's (LB's built-in player) progress bar now allows scrubbing/dragging to a time!
+ more, like switching to a new primary database partitioning system.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A 🎭 dramatically 🎭 improved Fresh Releases scrollbar/timeline. And BrainzPlayer's (LB's built-in player) progress bar now allows scrubbing/dragging to a time!
+ more, like switching to a new primary database partitioning system.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
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#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-15.0
Fixing opengraph preview images, better link icons, standardized data exports, and new cover art grid caption options: rank, listen count and text and bg color and opacity!
Try it out: listenbrainz.org/explore/art-... -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Fixing opengraph preview images, better link icons, standardized data exports, and new cover art grid caption options: rank, listen count and text and bg color and opacity!
Try it out: listenbrainz.org/explore/art-... -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 16, 2026 at 1:38 AM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-15.0
Fixing opengraph preview images, better link icons, standardized data exports, and new cover art grid caption options: rank, listen count and text and bg color and opacity!
Try it out: listenbrainz.org/explore/art-... -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Fixing opengraph preview images, better link icons, standardized data exports, and new cover art grid caption options: rank, listen count and text and bg color and opacity!
Try it out: listenbrainz.org/explore/art-... -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
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I feel like it is inevitable that @metabrainz.org is going to start clamping down or at least get stricter about the API. It makes me sad because it is a free resource much beloved by many of us. It is clear that many bot writers don't care about any sort of civility though.
September 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I feel like it is inevitable that @metabrainz.org is going to start clamping down or at least get stricter about the API. It makes me sad because it is a free resource much beloved by many of us. It is clear that many bot writers don't care about any sort of civility though.
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#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 3 is now available for download.
Bugs have been squashed = a new release to test. This release candidate is feature-complete so install, tag as normal, enjoy the new features, and let us know if something breaks.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/13/p...
Bugs have been squashed = a new release to test. This release candidate is feature-complete so install, tag as normal, enjoy the new features, and let us know if something breaks.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/13/p...
September 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 3 is now available for download.
Bugs have been squashed = a new release to test. This release candidate is feature-complete so install, tag as normal, enjoy the new features, and let us know if something breaks.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/13/p...
Bugs have been squashed = a new release to test. This release candidate is feature-complete so install, tag as normal, enjoy the new features, and let us know if something breaks.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/13/p...
As with many of our peers, we are starting to feel and show the strain from AI scrapers up the wazoo (and also increased legit/good traffic 🥳❤️) and double to quadrupled server costs.
If you have a rich aunt or uncle please consider asking for a MeB server or two this xmas: metabrainz.org/donate -a
If you have a rich aunt or uncle please consider asking for a MeB server or two this xmas: metabrainz.org/donate -a
September 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
As with many of our peers, we are starting to feel and show the strain from AI scrapers up the wazoo (and also increased legit/good traffic 🥳❤️) and double to quadrupled server costs.
If you have a rich aunt or uncle please consider asking for a MeB server or two this xmas: metabrainz.org/donate -a
If you have a rich aunt or uncle please consider asking for a MeB server or two this xmas: metabrainz.org/donate -a
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#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 2 is now available for download.
We are nearing final release! This release is near-complete and suitable for all users to test. Please start using it for your usual workflow and report any lingering bugs ❤️
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/10/p...
We are nearing final release! This release is near-complete and suitable for all users to test. Please start using it for your usual workflow and report any lingering bugs ❤️
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/10/p...
September 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 2 is now available for download.
We are nearing final release! This release is near-complete and suitable for all users to test. Please start using it for your usual workflow and report any lingering bugs ❤️
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/10/p...
We are nearing final release! This release is near-complete and suitable for all users to test. Please start using it for your usual workflow and report any lingering bugs ❤️
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/10/p...
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A few summits ago, the question was asked – can we give top editors, say those with 1 million+ edits, some recognition without getting into the quagmire of things like gamifying?
Enter super special (lousy) shirt plan.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/09/t...
Enter super special (lousy) shirt plan.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/09/t...
September 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
A few summits ago, the question was asked – can we give top editors, say those with 1 million+ edits, some recognition without getting into the quagmire of things like gamifying?
Enter super special (lousy) shirt plan.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/09/t...
Enter super special (lousy) shirt plan.
blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/09/t...
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#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-09.0
We continue fixing issues and bugs, in particular regarding file exports and imports (i.e. music history files from third-party services) - we now use a central service that all other services can upload/download from.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
We continue fixing issues and bugs, in particular regarding file exports and imports (i.e. music history files from third-party services) - we now use a central service that all other services can upload/download from.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-09.0
We continue fixing issues and bugs, in particular regarding file exports and imports (i.e. music history files from third-party services) - we now use a central service that all other services can upload/download from.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
We continue fixing issues and bugs, in particular regarding file exports and imports (i.e. music history files from third-party services) - we now use a central service that all other services can upload/download from.
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Reposted by MetaBrainz
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-02.0
A score of performance improvements to LB Radio, the history files importer and to reduce internal database and API usage, leaving more resources to handle increased traffic.
+ an important change to User Agent requirements. -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A score of performance improvements to LB Radio, the history files importer and to reduce internal database and API usage, leaving more resources to handle increased traffic.
+ an important change to User Agent requirements. -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
September 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
#ListenBrainzServerUpdate, v-2026-09-02.0
A score of performance improvements to LB Radio, the history files importer and to reduce internal database and API usage, leaving more resources to handle increased traffic.
+ an important change to User Agent requirements. -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
A score of performance improvements to LB Radio, the history files importer and to reduce internal database and API usage, leaving more resources to handle increased traffic.
+ an important change to User Agent requirements. -a
github.com/metabrainz/l...
Reposted by MetaBrainz
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 1 is now available for download.
With this release we are confident that Picard 3 is now suitable for testing by a wider audience - please download and test! The final 3.0 release is coming soon.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/01/p...
With this release we are confident that Picard 3 is now suitable for testing by a wider audience - please download and test! The final 3.0 release is coming soon.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/01/p...
September 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
#MusicBrainzPicard 3 RELEASE CANDIDATE 1 is now available for download.
With this release we are confident that Picard 3 is now suitable for testing by a wider audience - please download and test! The final 3.0 release is coming soon.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/01/p...
With this release we are confident that Picard 3 is now suitable for testing by a wider audience - please download and test! The final 3.0 release is coming soon.
Blog post: blog.metabrainz.org/2026/09/01/p...