Music

GENERAL

Sharing copyrighted material is strictly prohibited. Album and single threads are for discussing the actual music.

Discussion about leaks is off topic and should be kept to a minimum. ATRL will not facilitate the leaking of music in any way.

• Do not tell users where to download copyrighted material or hint at it.

• Do not ask for illegal links or downloads, including through walls or PMs.

• Do not post streaming links that have download options enabled.

• Do not post unofficial streaming links to albums (or parts of albums) before or shortly after release.

• Breaking these rules may result in permanent removal from the Music section.

• Any link may be warned or deleted if we receive a DMCA complaint.

ALBUMS

• An album thread can be created when:

  • The album title is known.

  • The month of release is known.

• Album threads close six months after release.

  • Discussion should move to the artist’s Base afterward.

• Reissues may receive a new thread if:

  • More than 25% of the tracklist is previously unreleased material.

  • Live versions and remixes do not count toward the 25%.

SINGLES

• A single thread can be created when:

  • The song is confirmed to be a single.

  • The title is known.

• Single threads close when the song completes its chart run in relevant markets.

• A prominent remix with a new featured artist may have its own single thread.

THREAD OWNERSHIP

• The thread owner must keep the first post updated with:

  • Exact release date

  • Artwork

  • Tracklist

  • Official purchase and streaming links

  • Official video(s)

• To take over a thread:

  • Submit a help request if the owner has gone several days without updating required information.

• Arguing about thread ownership or the content of the first post is not allowed.

TRACKS

• Allowed track threads include:

  • Newly released tracks (including snippets) that are not singles.

  • Newly leaked older tracks, including demos.

  • New official remixes (only one thread per song).

• Do not post a track thread if:

  • There is no stream available and the song is not available for purchase.

  • The track is from an album already released or leaked in full.

• The following are not allowed:

  • Unofficial remixes, mashups, instrumentals, or a cappella versions (post in Base).

  • Tracks you created yourself (post in Blogs).

  • AI-created tracks.

MUSIC VIDEOS

• A music video thread can be created when the full video is available.

• The following belong in the single thread:

  • Teasers

  • Lyric videos

  • Behind-the-scenes content

  • Alternate versions

  • Dance versions

• Live performances uploaded on an artist’s official channel should be posted in:

  • Base (or Celebria if recent).

HEADLINES

• Appropriate for:

  • Reissues without new material

  • DVD releases

  • News about current or upcoming musical projects

  • Updates on an artist’s musical career

  • Major album or single news that needs separate discussion (e.g., tracklist, cover reveal)

  • Music industry news (labels, outlets, streaming services, etc.)

    • Post data-focused updates in Charts

• Not allowed here:

  • Reviews (post in Base)

  • Tour, performance, and award show news (post in Celebria)