Upload Flow Improvements
Latest UI/UX improvements to the upload flow.Drag & drop for licence uploads — Both the mechanical licence and sample authorisation fields now accept dragged PDF files with full validation (type and size). Drop zones show clear labels.Global drop prevention — Added a page-level listener that prevents the browser from navigating away if a file is dropped anywhere outside a designated drop zone.Auto-save on step navigation — Artists now see a brief “Progress auto-saved” toast every time they click Next or Back, confirming their draft is saved. The Save Draft button remains available on steps 2–4.Upload recovery banner — Added in case of browser or auth session issues. Includes a “Save as Draft to My Releases” button so artists can save all recovered metadata directly to the database as a draft release, with placeholder track records created for titles and durations. Artists simply edit the draft in My Releases and re-upload the WAV files.We’ve been listening
A small but meaningful set of improvements based on your feedback.New — Disco and Europop added as Pop sub-genresTwo frequently requested categories are now available when uploading or tagging releases under Pop.Improved — Edit release modal now covers all fieldsEvery field available at upload is now editable in the release modal. No more workarounds for details you couldn’t change after publishing.Improved — Real-time genre filtering on DiscoverThe Discover page now lets you type to filter genres instantly. No manual search needed.Improved — Mechanical licence rejections now include reasonsWhen a mechanical licence is rejected, you will now receive a clear explanation and instructions by email rather than a flat rejection with no context.These updates came directly from artist feedback. Keep it coming — every report and suggestion gets read. 🎧WAVjunkie is LIVE!
At long last, the day has arrived. WAVjunkie opens its doors to independent artists worldwide on Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026.More than 12 months of planning, building, iteration, and hard work — and here we are. Welcome to WAVjunkie.Visit wavjunkie.com to get started.Launch Date Announced
WAVjunkie will officially launch on Easter Sunday — April 5th 2026 — at midday CET (Central European Time).Given our pre-launch and pre-revenue status, combined with our platform structure, we have been given the green light by BMI, the global PRO, to launch.We can’t wait and hope you join us on this journey.Visit wavjunkie.com to get started or read our latest updates at blog.wavjunkie.com.Licensing Update
WAVjunkie is doing everything by the book — open and transparent, because that is what everyone deserves.As part of our pre-launch compliance, we have been acquiring the necessary information, guidance, and licences from the major Performing Rights Organisations (PROs).Because of the way WAVjunkie is positioned — with artists granting us non-exclusive licences directly — BMI has confirmed: “You will not need a digital licence from us if all songwriters are granting direct licences to you.”WAVjunkie also requires mechanical licences from artists uploading cover versions, and artists can enter additional credits for their tracks where applicable.We are still awaiting final guidance from other PROs but are pleased to have this confirmation from BMI.WAVjunkie Blog Now Live
The official WAVjunkie blog is now available at blog.wavjunkie.com.The blog publishes platform updates, independent artist spotlights, music distribution insights, industry guidance, and roadmap announcements. All content is structured for search visibility and ongoing discoverability.New Artist and Track Sharing Links
A new dedicated sharing link structure has been implemented across WAVjunkie artist profiles and individual tracks.Artist profile sharing — Each artist profile now generates a sharing link that displays the profile image, artist description, and structured metadata for improved link previews across social networks and messaging platforms.Track-level sharing — Individual tracks now generate enhanced share links that automatically inject a predefined message, display cover artwork, and pull structured Open Graph metadata for improved formatting across major social platforms.EPs and albums also have full copy links which open the sharing modal when clicked by external users. All tracks have their own individual shareable links.Development Update
WAVjunkie is now completely developed and in final testing ahead of launch.Final changes completed:- Addition of an explicit lyrics option to the music upload process
- Ability for Listener accounts to switch to Artist accounts in order to upload music within WAVjunkie plan limits