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FAQ


How does amazingtunes work?

I want to find new music…

I’m an artist…


How does amazingtunes work?


Is amazingtunes free?

Yes, all the music is free to listen to on the site. You can download some songs for free and others are available to download for 79 pence.

How much does it cost to buy a song?

If a song is available to buy , you can download it for 79 pence. 70% of any money we make (after bank charges and taxes) goes directly to the artists.

I haven't received my activation email yet, where is it?

First check your junk mail folder, it could be safely tucked away in there. If not, try checking the spelling of your email address; a mistyped email address is the main reason people don’t receive their activation email.

I've forgotten/lost my password. Can I get it back?

You'll have to reset your password by clicking here. You’ll need to provide an email address then we can send you a link to reset your password.

How do you calculate the Charts?

We take into account a range of factors when building the Charts including number of plays, ratings and other activity around a tune.

I want to find new music…


How do I find new music?

It’s easy to discover new music on amazingtunes. You can search for new music based upon the type of music you like (such as ‘indie’ or ‘pop’), an artists name (whether they’re unsigned or famous) or a specific tune name. You can then browse the results or play them.

Alternatively you can browse the amazingtunes chart, search for music by tags, see what’s popular or view our featured artists.

How do I listen to music?

The amazingtunes player window lets you listen to music uninterrupted whilst you browse amazingtunes or visit other sites. Make sure you have pop-ups enabled for amazingtunes or the player window won’t appear. You’ll need Flash player version 8 (or higher).

What are recommendations?

Once you’ve registered with amazingtunes you can tell us what songs you like and don’t like using the heart and broken heart buttons. The more songs you rate, the more we know about your musical tastes. We can then recommend new music to you, based on your ratings. Remember – the more music you rate, the better your recommendations will be.

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll find personal recommendations in the menu on the right hand side of the screen.

What is tagging?

You can organise songs by tagging them. A tag is a word or phrase that describes any aspect of a song. For example, if you click on a tag that says ‘indie’, you’ll find music that people have described as indie music.

You can add your own tags to any song or artist. For example, if you hear a song that puts you in a good mood you could tag the song with ‘good-mood’. Tagging other songs with ‘good-mood’ would create a personalised list of songs.

As well as this, you can look at the tags other people have created. It’s another way to explore and discover new music. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll find your personal tag list on the right hand side of the page. Tag as many songs as you like!

How do I create a playlist?

You must be logged in to create playlists. When you hear a song you like, click on the playlist button to add it to the Playlist Builder. Do this for as many songs as you like to create your own personal playlist. When you’ve added all the songs you want, name your playlist and click Save in the Playlist Builder.

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll find your playlists in the menu on the right hand side of the screen.

How do I find gigs?

Visit the Gigs page to see a list of all Gigs or visit your favourite artist's profile page which will list their upcoming Gigs.

I'm an artist…


How do I upload a song to amazingtunes?

You can upload songs once you’ve logged in. Click on upload in the Tools area at the top of the screen. From here you can browse for the MP3 file you wish to upload. You must then tick the relevant boxes for the availability of your song – streaming, downloading or selling – and whether your song contains any explicit lyrics.

You must agree with the Terms and Conditions of amazingtunes, then click on Upload for your file to start uploading. Once your song has been successfully uploaded you’ll be asked for some information about it: title, tags (to help other people find it), a cover image (make sure this looks professional so people choose to click on it) and a description.

I wanted to sell my tune, but it looks like it's free?

You can set each tune you upload to be for sale, free to download or stream only. When you set your tune to be for sale it will appear as free to download to you, and only you, when you are logged in (as you own it) - all other users will have to buy it before they can download it.

What kind of files can I upload?

Currently amazingtunes only supports MP3 files. However, we know quality is important so we’ve ensured that file size isn’t an issue. The maximum file upload limit is 250MB and there are no limits to the number of songs you can upload.

What bit rate should I use to upload my songs to amazingtunes?

There are no stipulations on bit rate with our player. We recommend the MP3 files you upload are sampled at, or above, a bit rate of 128Kbps and a stereo frequency of 44.1 kHz.

What happens with the money after I've sold a song?

70% of the profits from all songs sold – after bank charges and taxes – will go straight to you. You’ll receive payment thirty days after the end of each month either electronically or via a cheque from Amazing Media Group Ltd, provided the amount you are due is greater than £20 and Amazing Media Group Ltd. has been able to collect payment and there have been no chargebacks on a credit card used by the

Don’t worry, we’ll get in touch when you reach this point for a current address and preferred means of payment.

If I sell my tracks here can I still sell them anywhere else?

Yes. All the songs you upload remain your property; we promote them non-exclusively. You’re free to upload the same songs elsewhere.

Can I upload cover versions/remixes of already released songs?

You need to own the copyright on the music you upload otherwise you cannot upload it.

This includes samples, covers, remixes, artwork and any other form of creative offering [intellectual property], musical or otherwise, where it is copyrighted material you do not own.

How do I remove a tune I’ve uploaded?

Go to your profile page and click the pencil button. You can remove your tune by pressing the “Delete Tune” button at the bottom of the page.

How do I add gigs?

When you are logged in follow the Add a Gig link in the Tools section at the top left hand side of the screen.

You can then add as many Gigs as you like using our database of venues or by creating a new venue if we don't have it listed.

Upcoming Gigs will appear in your profile and also on the Gigs page.

Can you add me to Featured Artists?

We listen to every new tune on amazingtunes and select those that we think the amazingtunes community will love. If you’d like yours to be considered please send an email to support@amazingtunes.com.

Where do I send my demo to?

There’s no need to send us a demo – just upload your tunes (in MP3 format).

My question hasn't been answered here. What now?

Send an email with your query to support@amazingtunes.com.

In order to play music from amazingtunes you need to have version 8 of the flash player. Download the latest version.