Can't upload songs

same thing happens for me. what? why?

Same problem here.

my music is up now. apparently flash only plays mp3s that are 44khz. In my case i was encoding my own mp3 from a friend's recordings, so it was easy to go back and do it with the right settings. I guess you could check and make sure that the mp3 is properly tagged.

I checked the tags and its correct. I think something funky is going on. I've uploaded several times but it never shows up - not on my library or in the search.

boxmonkey to the rescue.

my username is evergreenjoy

There are three specific songs that haven't shown up:
1. Only Love Remains (Studio Version) by JJ Heller (There is a live version already uploaded but it sounds bad)
2. To Be Like Jesus by Matt Minikus
3. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto by London Philharmonic Orchestra

Also, when I uploaded those 3 songs, 3 other random "unknown artist" songs showed up on my library. I have no idea where they came from!

Thanks so much!

Hi Christy,

We've checked those files in our database and found that they don't have any tags in the file. The reason Unknown Artist shows up is the system attached empty tagged songs to songs that contain no tags and you'll usually end up with those trashed songs in your library.

Unfortunately, due to a limitation on Grooveshark's end, fixing those tags an reuploading those files won't fix the files in your library. We are currently working on a better system to allow you have much more control over your library, as well as pointing out files with no tags before you even go through the upload process. Until then there is no easy way from your side to fix the problem.

The best way to prevent problems for now is to make sure any files you upload are properly tagged to prevent misidenfitication. Sorry for the inconvience, let us know if you have any additional problems or questions.

Ed

Thanks so much. :)

Does anyone have the same upload pbm? I'm trying to upload a song on GS for 3 days, and nothing happened. I just tried a lot of time for the same song and nothing happened.
I tried today with another song and still nothing.
Did you move your server these days? :)
Tks in advance.

I am also having upload problems. Several songs I've submitted in the last few days are not appearing in My Music or on searches. I made sure the tags were correct before submitting them, too.

Have the same problem. Ripped songs to mp3 using itunes @ 160 kbps. Uploading works but doesn't appear in my music...
Files tried:
Radial Spangle - Syrup Macrame
Radial Spangle - Ice Cream Headache
Bowery Electric - Beat - Postscript file...

Still having issues. Does anyone from Grooveshark have answer?
Thanks in advance! :)
Twist

If it helps, these are the missing files from my uploads:

1) "The Phresh Pharoh of Bel Air" by LittleKuriboh (album Abridged Tracks)
2) "Villain" by LittleKuriboh (album Abridged Tracks)
3) "Problem Sleuth" (album MS Paint Adventures)
4) "Sepulchritude" (album MS Paint Adventures)

Also, I have some song I don't know in My Music with an blank title by an artist called WON that I've never heard of.

I don't think Grooveshark is too concerned with this issue.
1 employee responded 3 months ago to the most problematic feature of this service.
There vague blanketed answer did nothing to follow up with the rest of the users here.

Meanwhile, Grooveshark is rolling out a 'VIP' premium paid service.

Who would want this when the bare basics are not working correctly?

They have changed their uploader so you can tag the songs you upload. I uploaded some songs with the new version of the uploader, and it worked for most of the songs.(there were still some mistakes)

I'm trying to upload multiple songs, and for some reason in step 2 of the upload process, one of the songs is highlighted in red, and has a red X next to it. When I went to continue, grooveshark ignored the song highlighted in red, but did successfully upload the rest. Why won't it allow me to upload that one song (new perspective by panic at the disco)? It's not already on grooveshark, and it is in mp3 format... it even plays properly when I click on the preview button on the step 2 upload page! If I try to just upload that single song that won't work, grooveshark says that it can't find any mp3s in the folder I selected?!? It is in mp3 format, and it does have the .mp3 extension on the file name

Hi Jake,
The minimum quality file we accept is 128kbps @ 44100mhz

This could be the reason your file is failing. Check that it's encoded in at least those minimums. If so, send me the file: myke.stubbs@escapemg.com

I'll run some tests and work with the uploader's engineer to get everything sorted. Sorry for any inconvenience this caused.

i suggest posting the minimum requirements for the mp3 samples on the site too otherwise it's just frustrating to hunt down for a comment on this site for those users who really want their music on your site. I'm guessing it may have deterred a few people who didnt bother to come find the answer by looking at the above mentioned comment.

use media-convert.com to edit your mp3 samples everyone...free and online

Hello all,
yes,you need atleast a 44100khz sample rate on the mp3 to successfully upload.Also if the upload progress bar fills up real quick and the mp3 doesn't show up in your library then maybe the song is already there(Maybe without a proper title).

i'm user (andrescsa) of this site, but lately when i try to upload my mp3 files, in step 2 of the upload process, the song is highlighted in red, and has a red X next to it and then I always meet the same mistake, "Sorry, I didn't find any mp3 files in the folder you selected, please make sure you selected the right folder", but the folder is right and i tried several times but with the same answer. When I used the old system before, i didn't have this problem, everything worked well and I did upload many mp3 files without problems. I have waiting for some months for the solution of this problem but until now I'm still with this problem. Bear in mind that I always tried with mp3 files tagged correctly and encoded to 320kbps with 48 Khz.

We accept 44100 hz files and only 44100 hz (not at least 44100 hz as was stated above). Flash can only play the 44100 hz files at the correct rate, any other rate will cause the file to play to fast or slow. These files use to be uploaded but caused problems in Grooveshark. Therefore we simply don't upload them anymore. If you want to song to be available on Grooveshark it must be encoded at a 44100 hz sample rate, have artist and title tags for the file, and have a minimum bitrate of 128 kbps.

sometimes if the mp3s are not from a proper source they have an extension ".MP3" instead of ".mp3"...the uploader doesn't recognize those files....maybe that is your problem.

Honestly, Grooveshark is starting to suck.
Focusing more on their VIP revenues and not fixing the original product.
Why should any who has the fortunate experience of not being able to upload files be unlucky enough to find their way over to this support thread to be told that there are specific requirements for mp3 files?

What genius figured that not putting that info on the upload menu was a great idea?

Why is this so complicated?

Why not offer a file converter on the site to normalize mp3's to supported bit rates?

How about generating an error message that is actually useful?

GOING BACK TO IMEEM NOW...

Hi,

I had a problem uploading but now found out how to fix it on here,

I think it should be clearly written either in the upload application or on the upload page somewhere that only 44100 hz files with minimum bitrate 128kbps are accepted with a link to Audacity ( http://audacity.sourceforge.net ) or something to help users convert the files,

I converted the file I wanted to upload quickly a painlessly using this FREE program,

You can also edit the info tags using this program too...

It's been 4 days now I can't upload songs on my GS account. And it's a bit boring. But, I know sometimes websites like that can have pbms. So I'll be patient.
Anyway, i need some answers to be more patient :D:
Is there any pbm these days? When do you think it's gonna be working again?
Thanks in advance.
O.