We’re thrilled to announce the brand new version of the Track Explorer, packed with updates to improve sharing feedback and to streamline the ability to earn Standard Submissions. 

The Track Explorer enables our Artist Pro community to receive constructive feedback on their work, while reviewers get rewarded for giving helpful insights. In this update, our goal is to increase tool usage and improve the Artist Pro experience through new features and interface adjustments to make feedback more meaningful for everyone involved. 

Key Features in the new Track Explorer

1. Improved Song Listening and Feedback

• Play Song Button: Users can now start listening to a track by clicking the new "Play Song" button.

• Feedback Flow Timer: To ensure thorough listening, feedback will be unlocked only after a minimum of 59 seconds on desktop or 30 seconds on mobile. During this time, users will see a "Listening... Feedback will be unlocked after the preview" message. This also fixes the issues we had depending on the Spotify play history detection

• Give Feedback Button: Once the listening period is completed, users will be able to access the "Give Feedback" button, creating a more intuitive and structured feedback experience.
  
  

2. Clear Feedback Status Indicators

• Feedback Given Component: Tracks that have received feedback are now visually marked. This update makes it easier to see which songs a user has already reviewed, reducing confusion and helping users focus on new tracks in need of feedback.

• Hide Reviewed Songs Toggle: Users now have the option to hide songs they’ve already reviewed. This filter helps users focus on new tracks, making feedback sessions more productive by removing any tracks they’ve previously interacted with.
  
  

3. Refined Feedback Interface and User Flow

• Updated Feedback Screens: The feedback screens have been refreshed with the latest design updates, offering a more polished user experience.

• Feedback Success Modal: After completing feedback, users will see a new success modal, acknowledging their contribution and giving a sense of completion.

• New ‘Earned’ Tracker: To keep track of the Standard Submissions users receive for providing valuable feedback, we’ve introduced an "earned" tracker within the feedback flow and main page. This tracker displays accumulated rewards for active participation.

4. Thoughtful Design for a Cleaner Interface

• Empty State Screen: We now require users to select a genre before diving in, meaning users will be able to find tracks within the genres they want to review. When no filters are selected, users will now see an empty state display. This design prevents clutter that we experienced on the old designs and keeps the interface clear when there are no songs that meet the selected criteria.
  
  
  

5. Improved Quality Control in Feedback

• Disable Copy-Paste in Text Responses: To maintain the originality of responses, we’ve disabled the ability to copy and paste text in feedback fields, encouraging users to provide genuine, thoughtful feedback.

Explore the new Track Explorer today, and start earning Standard Submissions for your valuable feedback! Whether you’re an Artist Pro member seeking feedback, or a reviewer passionate about new music, there’s something new for everyone in this update!

⁠VISIT THE NEW TRACK EXPLORER