Cover Band Manager - Changelog

2025-12-17 (beta)

📊 Admin Stats Dashboard

New Staff-Only Stats Page: Staff users now have access to a dedicated stats dashboard to quickly monitor overall activity.
Key Indicators at a Glance: See active users over common time windows (last hour/day/week/month), plus totals for users, bands, songs and playlists.
30-Day Retention KPI: A rolling retention indicator helps track whether registered users keep coming back over time.

2025-12-16 (beta)

🌍 Language Preference Persistence

Your Language, Your Emails: When you switch the app language (English/French), your preference is now saved to your account. This means scheduled emails like onboarding reminders will be sent in your preferred language, not just the default.
Consistent Experience: Whether you're browsing the app or receiving an email notification days later, everything stays in your chosen language.

🎯 User Onboarding System

Guided First Steps: New users are now guided through their first actions with helpful banners that appear on the dashboard. Whether you need to verify your email, create a band, invite members, or add photos — the app shows you exactly what to do next.
Smart Contextual Prompts: The system detects your current situation and shows the most relevant suggestion:
Email Verification: Reminds you to confirm your email before creating or joining bands
Create or Join a Band: Helps new users get started with their first band
Invite Band Members: Prompts you to invite others after creating a band
Add Band Photos: Encourages adding a logo or banner to personalize your band
Create Playlists: Suggests creating proposal or rehearsal playlists to organize your repertoire
One Thing at a Time: Only one suggestion appears at a time, keeping the interface clean and focused
Progressive Timing: Playlist suggestions appear after a few days, giving you time to settle in first
Dismissable Reminders: Close any banner with a single click. After 3 dismissals, it won't appear again
Weekly Email Reminders: If you haven't completed an onboarding step, you'll receive a gentle email reminder once per week (maximum 3 emails per step)
Fully Translated: All onboarding messages available in English and French

2025-12-15 (beta)

🔗 Human-Readable Band URLs

Cleaner Web Addresses: Band pages now use readable names instead of numbers. For example, /bands/the-rolling-stones/ instead of /bands/42/.
Automatic URL Generation: When you create a band, a URL-friendly version of the name is automatically generated (e.g., "My Awesome Band" becomes my-awesome-band).
Unique URLs: Each band gets a unique URL slug, even if bands have similar names.
SEO Friendly: Better URLs for sharing band pages on social media and search engines.
Existing Bands Updated: All existing bands have been automatically assigned clean URLs based on their names.

2025-12-14 (beta)

🛡️ Band Invitation Error Handling

No More Crashes on Duplicate Invitations: Fixed an issue where inviting someone who already has a pending invitation would cause a server error. Now you'll see a clear message explaining that an invitation is already pending.
Better Feedback: When trying to invite someone who was previously invited (even if declined or expired), you'll see a helpful message with the current invitation status instead of an error.

2025-12-13 (beta)

Faster Login on Busy Servers: Fixed an issue where login could occasionally fail with a "database is locked" error during high-traffic periods. The app now handles concurrent users more gracefully.

📞 Band Contact Person Management

Designate a Contact: Band administrators can now set any member as the official contact person for the band.
One-Click Assignment: New "Set Contact" button on the band members page makes it easy to designate who handles inquiries.
Contact Badge: The designated contact person is highlighted with a green "Contact" badge in the members list.
Public Display: The contact person's name appears on the public band page, making it easy for potential collaborators to know who to reach.
Privacy-Aware Contact Info: If the contact person has allowed their email or phone to be visible, it displays directly on the public band page.
Automatic Cleanup: If the contact person leaves the band, the designation is automatically cleared.

🔒 Privacy Controls for Personal Information

Field-Level Privacy: Control who can see your email, phone number, full name, and location with three privacy levels: Public (everyone), Band (bandmates only), or Private (only you).
Phone Number Support: Add your phone number to your profile for bandmates to contact you easily.
Privacy Settings Page: New "Field Visibility" section in Settings to configure privacy for each piece of personal information.

👤 Enhanced Profile Pages

Public Profile View: Your public profile now shows information based on your privacy settings. Visitors only see what you've allowed.
Band Banner on Profiles: If you're in a band with a banner image, your public profile displays it as a header instead of a plain gradient.
Quick Navigation: New "Public Profile" button on your profile page to preview how others see you.
Streamlined Settings: Cancel button now returns to profile, cleaner layout without redundant sections.

Public Band Pages: Non-members and anonymous visitors now see a clean public view of bands with social links, genre, and member list.
Smart Redirects: When accessing band features you don't have permission for, you're redirected to the public band page instead of an error.
View Public Page: Members can now click "Public Page" to see how their band appears to the outside world.

2025-12-10 (beta)

👤 Profile Pictures Everywhere

Calendar Event Attendees: Profile pictures now appear in the "Band Member Responses" section of calendar events. See who's confirmed, pending, or declined at a glance with their actual profile photo or initials.
Latest Members on Home Page: The community "Latest Members" section now displays profile pictures instead of generic icons.
Band Join Requests: When reviewing pending join requests on the band members page, you can now see the requester's profile picture.

🎸 Band Logos Consistency

Proper Logo Display: Band logos now display consistently with square rounded corners throughout the app (profile page, home page, audition selection).
Visual Distinction: Band logos are now clearly distinguished from user avatars (circular) by their square shape with rounded corners.

🔧 Technical Improvements

Semantic UI Structure: Implemented standardized landmarks across the application (navbars, headers, content areas) to improve accessibility and make future development faster and more reliable.
Enhanced Documentation: Updated UI Style Guide with semantic structure definitions.

2025-12-07 (beta)

🎵 Song Thumbnails on Home Page

Visual Song Discovery: The "Latest Songs" section on the home page now displays album artwork thumbnails for each song, making it easier to visually identify and discover music.
Consistent Layout: All three community activity panels (Latest Members, Latest Bands, Latest Songs) now have matching thumbnail sizes for a polished, professional appearance.
Smart Fallbacks: If a song doesn't have album artwork, a music icon placeholder appears instead, keeping the layout clean and consistent.

🖼️ Image Upload Improvements

Instant Image Updates: When you upload a new profile picture or band photo (logo, banner, poster), it now appears immediately in your browser. No more seeing the old image after uploading a new one!
Automatic Old File Cleanup: Uploading new images automatically removes old files from the server, keeping storage clean and organized.
Better Performance: Unique filenames ensure browsers always fetch the latest version without manual cache clearing.

👤 Profile Pictures in Band Pages

Band Member Avatars: Profile pictures now appear throughout all band pages. See your bandmates' photos in the members list on band detail pages and the full members management page.
Consistent Display: Whether you've uploaded a photo, chosen an instrument avatar, or use initials—your profile picture appears consistently wherever your name shows up in band contexts.
Visual Identity: Makes it easier to recognize your bandmates at a glance, especially in bands with many members.

2025-12-06 (beta)

👤 Profile Pictures

Upload Your Photo: You can now upload a profile picture from the Settings page. Your photo will appear in the navigation bar and next to your name throughout the app.
Choose from 8 Music Avatars: Select from a library of professionally designed instrument avatars (guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, microphone, and more). Perfect for musicians who want a themed profile without uploading a photo.
Smart Image Processing: Photos are automatically resized to optimal dimensions and compressed for fast loading.
Initials Display: If you don't upload a photo or choose an avatar, your initials appear in a colorful gradient circle as a professional-looking fallback.
Easy Management: Upload, preview, remove, or switch between avatars with instant updates—no page refresh needed.

🔍 Smarter YouTube Search Results

Better Song Ranking: Search results now prioritize videos with more views. Popular official versions of songs now appear at the top where they belong, instead of obscure covers or low-quality uploads.
Official Content First: The system now correctly identifies official music sources including artist channels, record labels (Universal, Sony, EMI, Barclay...), and YouTube Music auto-generated channels.
Accent-Insensitive Search: French songs with accents are now found even when you type without them. Searching "ca me vexe" will correctly find "Ça me vexe" by Mademoiselle K.
Fewer Irrelevant Results: Karaoke versions, covers, tutorials, and reaction videos are now ranked much lower, so you see the real songs first.

2025-12-05 (beta)

🧹 Cleaner Activity Feeds

Filtered System Content: Activity feeds on the homepage and band pages no longer show songs created by automated background tasks. Only songs added by real users are displayed, keeping your activity feeds clean and relevant.

2025-11-30 (beta)

🔗 Shareable Band Invitation Links

Easy Inviting: Generate a secure, shareable link to invite members to your band without needing their email address.
Secure Access: Links are unique and can be regenerated at any time if shared with the wrong person.
Streamlined Joining: Musicians clicking the link are welcomed with a custom landing page and can join instantly (after logging in or signing up).
Usage Tracking: See exactly how many times a link has been used to join your band.

📱 iPhone App Installation

Install on iPhone: You can now install Cover Band as an app on your iPhone! When you visit the site in Safari, a helpful banner appears with step-by-step instructions to add the app to your home screen
iOS-Specific Guidance: Clear, illustrated instructions tailored specifically for iPhone users showing exactly where to tap
Works Like an App: Once installed, Cover Band opens in full-screen mode without Safari's browser controls, giving you a native app experience
Fully Translated: Installation instructions are available in both English and French for all users
One-Time Setup: The installation banner remembers if you've dismissed it, so it won't bother you again

🐛 Bug Fixes

Vote Display Fixed: Fixed an issue where VETO votes (0 stars) would completely hide the voting interface in the vote modal, making it impossible to see who voted what. Now VETO votes are properly displayed with a red ban icon, and all other member votes remain visible alongside them.

2025-11-24 (beta)

🎵 Enhanced Song Data Quality

Smarter Song Import: When importing songs from YouTube, the system now intelligently avoids creating duplicates and instead enriches existing songs with missing information
Multi-Source Data: Songs can now be enriched with data from multiple sources (YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, etc.) - each source fills in missing details without overwriting your existing data
Better Thumbnails: Songs automatically get high-quality artwork thumbnails when available from any music service
Complete Song Details: Missing information like duration, album names, or preview URLs gets filled in automatically from the best available source
No Data Loss: The system never overwrites information you've already entered - it only adds missing pieces
Reliable Processing: Fixed issues where duplicate songs could cause errors when processing YouTube search results

2025-11-22 (beta)

🔍 Enhanced Error Monitoring & Diagnostics

Improved Error Tracking: Better visibility into application health with enhanced monitoring configuration
Environment Identification: System now clearly identifies which environment errors come from (production, development, staging, test)
Version Tracking: Automatic tracking of application versions to quickly identify when issues were introduced
Background Task Monitoring: Enhanced monitoring for scheduled tasks and background jobs
Test Endpoints: Hidden diagnostic endpoints for administrators to verify monitoring is working correctly
Better Debugging: Improved error context and information for faster problem resolution

2025-11-20 (beta)

🔔 Event Date Change Notifications

Automatic Notifications: When someone changes an event's date or time, all participants are automatically notified
Band Member Alerts: Active band members receive both in-app notifications and email alerts about schedule changes
Guest Email Notifications: Non-registered guests (invited through auditions/rehearsals) also receive email notifications
Clear Change Summary: Notifications show both the old and new date/time side-by-side for easy comparison
Professional Emails: Beautiful HTML email templates with clear formatting and call-to-action buttons
Smart Detection: System only sends notifications when date or time actually changes, not for other event edits
User Preferences: Email notifications respect each user's email notification settings
Complete Event Details: Notifications include event title, type, location, band name, and description
Direct Links: One-click access to view full event details from notification emails
Bilingual Support: All notification text fully translated in French for international users

2025-11-19 (beta)

🐛 Bug Fixes

Correct Date Display for Midnight Events: Fixed a timezone bug where event invitations starting at midnight (00:00) would display the previous day's date. Now all invitation dates display correctly in the local timezone (Europe/Paris), including:
Email subject lines showing the correct date
Email body content displaying the right day and time
Invitation creation form pre-filling with accurate date/time from calendar events

🎸 Rehearsal Invitation System

Invite Guests to Rehearsals: Easily invite musicians to join your rehearsal sessions directly from your calendar events
One-Click Invitations: New "Invite Someone" button appears on rehearsal events, making it simple to share your practice sessions
Smart Pre-filling: Event details (date, time, location, playlist) automatically fill in the invitation form - no need to retype information
Casual Tone: Updated vocabulary from formal "audition" to friendly "invitation" language that fits better with rehearsal scenarios
Linked to Calendar: Invitations are connected to your calendar events, preventing duplicate calendar entries
Guest Details Panel: View all invited guests directly on the event page with their names, instruments, email addresses, and invitation status
Status Tracking: See at a glance which invitations are pending, viewed, accepted, expired, or revoked with color-coded badges
Bidirectional Navigation: Easy navigation between invitations and calendar events with quick access links
Invitation Counter: Event information panel shows how many people you've invited to each rehearsal
Secure Sharing: Each invitation generates a unique link that guests can use to view playlists without creating an account
Automatic Expiration: Invitation links automatically expire 24 hours after the event date for security

🌍 French Translation Updates

Complete Translation Coverage: All 27 new invitation-related strings now have proper French translations (100% coverage)
Consistent Terminology: "Invitations" and "Inviter quelqu'un" used throughout the interface for consistency
User-Friendly Messages: All help text, confirmation dialogs, and status labels translated for French-speaking users

2025-11-09 (beta)

🎵 Visual Playlist Type Selection

See What You Get: When creating a playlist, capability tags now appear below the playlist type dropdown showing exactly what features are available
Smart Tags: Visual badges display enabled features like voting, reordering, comments, sets, readiness tracking, and more
Better Decisions: Quickly understand what each playlist type offers before selecting it
Color-Coded: Different colors for different capability types (blue for voting, green for reordering, purple for comments, etc.)

🚫 Veto Voting Power

Block Songs Instantly: Band members can now veto songs they strongly disagree with by voting 0 stars
Automatic Override: When any band member votes veto (0 stars), the song's average rating becomes 0 regardless of other votes
Clear Visual Indicator: Songs with veto votes show a red "VETO" badge so everyone knows the song is blocked
Democratic Control: Any single band member can veto, giving everyone equal power to block inappropriate songs
Transparent System: The veto status is clearly visible in voting modals and song rows

🎭 Enhanced Audition Experience

Professional Presentation: Auditionees now see song thumbnails (album artwork) in the audition material view
Better Song Recognition: Visual thumbnails help auditionees quickly identify songs they need to prepare
Complete Information: Each song displays with thumbnail, title, artist, duration, and external links (YouTube, Spotify, Deezer)
Clean Layout: Improved visual design makes audition playlists easier to review and practice from

💬 Audition Playlist Comments

Discuss Audition Material: Band members can now add comments to audition playlists to discuss song choices and preparation
Coordinate Better: Share thoughts about which songs to focus on or adjust for specific auditionees
Full Comment Features: Reply to comments, react with likes/dislikes, edit and delete your own comments
Activity Tracking: See when songs are added or removed from audition playlists

🎯 Clickable Playlist Icons

Faster Navigation: Click the playlist type icon on the playlist list page to open the playlist directly
Two Ways to Open: Both the playlist name and the icon are now clickable for easier access
Better User Experience: More intuitive navigation with larger clickable areas

🐛 Bug Fixes

Deezer Icon Alignment: Fixed Deezer icon positioning in playlist song rows to match the audition view layout

2025-11-05 (beta)

➕ Quick Add to Playlist from Song Rows

One-Click Song Sharing: New "+" button on every song in playlist view lets you quickly add that song to another playlist
Smart Dropdown Panel: Click the "+" button to see a dropdown list of all your accessible playlists (personal and band playlists)
Automatic Exclusion: The current playlist is automatically excluded from the list, preventing duplicate additions
Visual Feedback: Playlists that already contain the song show a green checkmark, while others show a "+" icon
Instant Notifications: After adding a song, a toast notification appears in the top-right corner confirming the action
Auto-Close Panel: The dropdown closes automatically after adding a song, keeping your workflow smooth
Reusable System: Uses the same proven interface as the song detail page for consistency
Permission Aware: Only shows playlists where you have permission to add songs
Overlay Design: The dropdown floats above the content without disrupting the page layout

🔐 Extended Session Duration & Remember Me

Stay Logged In Longer: Sessions now last 48 hours by default (previously 24 hours), so you don't have to log in as frequently
Remember Me Option: New "Remember me for 30 days" checkbox on the login page for extended access
Automatic Session Extension: Your session automatically extends with each page visit, keeping you logged in while you're active
No More Interruptions: Work on your playlists and band management without being logged out unexpectedly
User Control: Choose between 48-hour sessions (default) or 30-day sessions by checking "Remember me"
Secure Implementation: All security features maintained including HTTPS-only cookies in production and CSRF protection

🗳️ Last Voted Sorting for Playlists

Track Recent Discussions: New "Last Voted" sorting option shows which songs have been recently voted on by your band members
Stay Updated: See which songs are currently being discussed or re-evaluated based on the most recent voting activity
Smart Sorting: Songs with the most recent votes appear first, helping you focus on songs that need attention
No Votes Last: Songs that haven't been voted on yet appear at the bottom of the list
Works with Promotions: Promoted songs stay at the top even when using "Last Voted" sorting
Band Playlists Only: Available only for band playlists with voting enabled, keeping it relevant to collaborative decision-making

📱 Mobile Touch Improvements

Easier Button Tapping: All action buttons in playlist song panels are now larger and more spaced out on mobile devices
Better Voting Experience: Voting stars and veto button are bigger with more spacing, making it easier to select the right rating with your finger
Comfortable Touch Targets: All buttons now meet the 44px minimum touch target size recommended by Apple and Google for comfortable mobile interaction
Reduced Accidental Taps: Increased spacing between buttons prevents accidentally tapping the wrong action
Responsive Design: Buttons are larger on mobile screens but maintain a compact appearance on desktop
Smooth Interactions: Improved touch feedback with optimized tap highlighting and transitions

2025-11-02 (beta)

🔔 Band Playlist Creation Notifications

Stay Informed: When someone creates a new playlist for your band, you'll receive an instant notification
In-App Alerts: See notifications directly in your notification center with playlist name, creator, and band details
Email Notifications: Optionally receive email alerts when new playlists are created (if you have email notifications enabled)
Smart Filtering: Only active band members receive notifications - the creator and inactive members are excluded
Direct Access: Click the notification to jump straight to the new playlist and start collaborating
Professional Emails: Email notifications include playlist details, event information, venue, and a direct link to view the playlist
Personal Playlists Excluded: Personal playlists don't trigger notifications - only band playlists notify your team

2025-10-29 (beta)

📅 Simplified Calendar Event Management

Easier Time Selection: Time selection now uses simple dropdown menus instead of browser-dependent time pickers, ensuring consistent experience across all devices
24-Hour Format: All times are displayed in clear 24-hour format (14:30 instead of 2:30 PM) for better clarity
30-Minute Precision: Time selection is streamlined to 30-minute intervals (:00 and :30), perfect for scheduling events without unnecessary detail
Optional End Time: End time is now optional - leave it blank and it automatically defaults to 23:59, simplifying all-day or open-ended events
Smart Defaults: New events start at 00:00 by default, making it quick to set up morning rehearsals or all-day events
Personal Events Visibility: Your personal calendar events (rehearsals, practice sessions) now appear on your home dashboard alongside band events
Local Date Format: Date fields automatically use your computer's regional format (DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY based on your settings)

2025-10-28 (beta)

🎵 Song Collection Management

Add to Multiple Playlists: After adding a song from search results to your collection, you can now immediately add it to any of your playlists
Smart Button Transformation: The "Add" button automatically becomes an "Add to Playlist" dropdown after successfully adding a song
Quick Playlist Access: Click the "Add to Playlist" button to see all your available playlists in a convenient dropdown
Visual Confirmation: Playlists already containing the song show a green checkmark, preventing duplicate additions
One-Click Addition: Select any playlist from the dropdown to add the song with a single click
Seamless Workflow: No need to navigate away from search results - manage your entire song organization in one place
Mobile Optimized: The playlist dropdown is perfectly positioned on both mobile and desktop screens

2025-10-26 (beta)

🎤 Audition Management System

Plan Auditions with Ease: New "Plan Audition" button on your home page lets you quickly schedule auditions for potential band members
Share Your Repertoire: Select specific playlists to share with auditionees so they can prepare before the audition
Automatic Calendar Events: Every audition invitation automatically creates a calendar event for your band, keeping everyone organized
Smart Band Selection: If you're in multiple bands, simply select which band is auditioning; if you're in one band, jump straight to creating the invitation
Email Invitations: Send professional email invitations with audition date, location, playlists to prepare, and your personal message
Direct Link Sharing: Prefer not to send emails? Just copy and share the secure invitation link directly
Track Guest Access: See when auditionees view their invitation material and track their engagement
Automatic Attendance: When an auditionee accepts the invitation, their attendance is automatically confirmed in your calendar event
Team Collaboration: All active band members can create and manage audition invitations, not just administrators
Real-Time Notifications: Your entire band receives notifications when someone creates an audition or when an auditionee responds
Guest View Access: Auditionees can view shared playlists, songs, and readiness levels without creating an account
Professional Presentation: Auditionees see clean, focused pages with your band info, audition details, and the material to prepare
Easy Conversion: Once you're ready to add the auditionee to your band, convert the audition invitation to a full band member invitation with one click
Smart Expiration: Invitations automatically expire one day after the audition date to maintain security
Flexible Management: Edit details, resend emails, or revoke access anytime before the audition

🐛 Bug Fixes

Comment Submission Fixed: Resolved issue where typing a comment would send each letter as a separate comment in production. Now typing "test" correctly sends one comment instead of four ("t", "te", "tes", "test")
Improved Comment Input: Comment submission is now more reliable across different environments

2025-10-25 (beta)

🎵 Enhanced Song Enrichment System

Multi-Provider Support: Songs are now automatically enriched with links from Spotify, YouTube, AND Deezer (previously Spotify only)
Smart Fallback Search: When direct API searches fail, the system automatically tries alternative search methods to find your songs
Intelligent Priority: New songs without any media links are enriched first, followed by songs missing some providers
Complete Media Library: Your songs now have multiple streaming options, giving band members more flexibility
Command Line Tool: Administrators can manually trigger enrichment with custom options (priority, batch size, fallback settings)
Rich Progress Logs: Detailed logging with clickable song URLs for easy monitoring and debugging

Recent Playlist Activity Highlights

Always Fresh Playlists: Home dashboard now shows your most recently updated playlists first, so new additions stay in the spotlight.
Accurate Activity Timestamp: Adding or removing songs instantly refreshes the "Updated" time, highlighting real activity instead of just creation dates.
Active Status Confidence: The green "Active" badge still reflects recent song promotions or additions within seven days; now it aligns with the refreshed timestamps for a clearer overview of lively playlists.

2025-10-22 (beta)

⭐ Personalized Voting Experience

"Show Only Songs I Haven't Voted On" Filter: New checkbox on band playlists helps you quickly find songs that still need your vote
Encourage Participation: The filter displays songs where YOU personally haven't voted yet, even if other band members have already voted
Stay On Track: Never miss voting on a song - easily see what's left to rate in your band's repertoire
User-Focused Filter: Unlike the old "no votes" filter, this new option is truly personal to each band member
Better Collaboration: Helps ensure every band member has a chance to vote on all songs for more representative ratings

🐛 Bug Fixes

Notification Display Fix: Notifications now properly show who performed the action (e.g., "John voted 5⭐ for Song Title" instead of just "voted 5⭐ for Song Title")
Better Activity Tracking: All playlist activity notifications (voting, adding songs, removing songs) now include the band member's name for clearer communication

2025-10-19 (beta)

❤️ Improved Favorite Song Toggle

Reliable Heart Icon: Fixed issue where favorite toggle wasn't working on the song list page
Multi-language Support: Favorite functionality now works correctly regardless of your language preference (English, French, etc.)
Better Error Messages: Clear feedback when something goes wrong instead of cryptic technical errors
Seamless Experience: Add and remove favorite songs with confidence - the heart icon updates instantly

2025-10-14 (beta)

💬 Playlist Comments & Discussions

Comment on Playlists: Add comments to any playlist to discuss song choices, share thoughts, or coordinate with band members
Reply to Comments: Continue conversations with threaded replies to keep discussions organized
React to Comments: Show your agreement or disagreement with like (👍) and dislike (👎) reactions
Edit Your Comments: Fix typos or update your thoughts by editing your own comments
Delete Comments: Remove your own comments when needed with a simple confirmation
Activity Tracking: See automatic updates when songs are added, removed, or receive extreme votes (0⭐ or 5⭐)
System Messages: Track what's happening in your playlist with automatic activity messages
Visual Indicators: System activity messages appear with a distinct gray background to differentiate from regular comments

🔔 Notification Center

Notification Bell: Stay updated with a notification bell in the navigation bar showing your unread count at a glance
Quick Preview: Click the bell to see your recent notifications in a dropdown without leaving your current page
Notification Types: See different icons for comments, replies, mentions, and system updates
One-Click Access: Click any notification to jump directly to the related content and mark it as read automatically
Smart Filters: Filter your notifications by Unread (with count), Recent (last 7 days), or All - making it easier to focus on what matters
Comment Notifications: Get notified when someone comments on your playlist or your band's playlist
Reply Notifications: Never miss a reply when someone responds to your comments
Automatic Updates: Notifications are created automatically when someone interacts with your content
Mark as Read: Clear individual notifications or mark all as read with one click
Real-Time Updates: Your unread count updates automatically every 30 seconds to keep you in the loop

2025-10-13 (beta)

🎨 Enhanced Add Songs Screen with Rich Visual Display

Album Artwork Display: Browse songs to add to playlists with beautiful album artwork thumbnails
Clickable Thumbnails: Click on any thumbnail to open the song on Spotify, YouTube, or Deezer
Default Placeholders: Songs without artwork show a clean music icon placeholder
Quick Song Access: Click song titles to view their full detail pages
Visual Priority: Thumbnails link to Spotify first, then YouTube, then Deezer for best quality
Better Song Recognition: Quickly identify songs by their album art instead of text alone

🎨 Enhanced Search Results with Album Artwork

Visual Song Recognition: Search results now display album artwork thumbnails for better song identification
YouTube Thumbnails: Songs from YouTube searches show their video thumbnails automatically
Database Thumbnails: Songs already in your database display their stored album artwork
Consistent Display: Thumbnails appear for all songs regardless of source (local database or external APIs)
Better User Experience: Quickly identify songs visually instead of reading text only

🎵 Improved Playlist Song Search

See All Songs: When searching for songs to add to a playlist, you now see all matching songs including those already in your playlist
Clear Visual Indicators: Songs already in the playlist are highlighted with a gray background and green "Already in playlist" badge
No More Confusion: The add button is hidden for songs already added, showing an informative message instead
Better Search Fallback: When no songs are found, you can now quickly access the main song search page with your query pre-filled

2025-10-12 (beta)

🎯 Password reset page now shows a clearly styled email field so it’s obvious where to start the recovery process.

2025-10-08 (beta) - Calendar Improvements

📅 Calendar Week Start Correction

Monday as First Day: Calendar now correctly displays Monday as the first day of the week (ISO standard)
Proper Alignment: Day headers now match calendar data structure

📅 Multi-Day Event Display Fix

Accurate Date Display: Multi-day events now display on the correct days
Timezone Correction: Fixed timezone handling issue causing events to appear one day early
Example: A vacation from October 10-12 now correctly starts on October 10 (previously showed from October 9)

✏️ Event Editing

Edit Events: You can now modify existing calendar events
Full Control: Edit all event details including title, type, dates, venue, description, and settings
Permission-Based: Only event creators and band admins can edit events
RSVP Management: Changing RSVP settings automatically updates attendance records

2025-10-05 (beta) - YouTube Search Quality Improvements

🔍 Smarter YouTube Search Results

Query Text Matching: YouTube search now prioritizes songs that match your search words, not just popular videos
Better Ranking: Songs with matching titles rank first, regardless of view count
Official Content First: Authentic VEVO and official channels prioritized over karaoke or cover versions
Karaoke/Cover Detection: Automatically identifies and ranks down non-official content (karaoke, lyrics videos, covers)

🎯 Example Improvements

Search "midnight oil beds":
Before: "The Dead Heart" appeared first (21M views, but no match)
After: "Beds Are Burning" appears first (contains "beds" + official VEVO)
Better Quality: Official videos with 275M views now rank above karaoke versions with 264K views

🎵 How It Works

Search words are compared against video titles and artists
Perfect matches get +500 bonus points
Word matches get +50 to +350 bonus points depending on match quality
Karaoke/lyrics channels automatically detected and penalized
Official VEVO channels always recognized correctly

2025-10-02 (beta) - Song Audio Features Enrichment

🎵 Automatic Song Metadata Enhancement

Audio Features from Spotify: Songs with Spotify links can be enriched with detailed audio features
Musical Analysis: Get tempo (BPM), musical key, mode (major/minor), energy, danceability, and more
Smart Key Notation: Musical keys displayed in standard notation (C, Am, F#, etc.) instead of numbers
Manual Enrichment Available: Use management command for on-demand processing

⚠️ Note: Automatic daily enrichment is currently disabled due to Spotify API access restrictions (403 Forbidden on audio-features endpoint). The feature is fully implemented and can be re-enabled once proper Spotify API access is obtained. Manual enrichment via management command is still available for testing purposes.

📊 Available Audio Features

Tempo (BPM): Beats per minute for each song
Musical Key: Key signature with proper notation (C major, A minor, F# major, etc.)
Energy Level: Measure of intensity and activity (0.0 to 1.0)
Danceability: How suitable the song is for dancing (0.0 to 1.0)
Acousticness: Confidence measure of acoustic nature (0.0 to 1.0)
Additional Features: Instrumentalness, liveness, speechiness, valence, time signature, loudness

🎯 How It Works

Songs with Spotify URLs are automatically identified
Audio features are fetched from Spotify's audio analysis API
Data is enriched during nightly maintenance (automatic)
Manual enrichment available via management command for immediate processing

🔧 For Band Administrators

Manual Enrichment: Process songs on-demand using the enrichment command
Preview Mode: Dry-run option to see what would be enriched without making changes
Progress Tracking: Detailed statistics and success rates for enrichment operations
Error Handling: Robust retry logic ensures maximum success rate

2025-09-30 (beta) - Enhanced Search Suggestions

🔍 Smarter "Did You Mean?" Suggestions

Full Artist Names: When searching for part of an artist name, see suggestions for the complete name
Progressive Suggestions: Search "thiefaine" → suggests "thiéfaine" → then suggests "hubert-félix thiéfaine"
Better Discovery: Search "rita" → get "rita mitsouko" or "les rita mitsouko" suggestions
Cleaner Suggestions: Automatically filters out trivial articles (the, les, la) to show only meaningful additions

🎯 Example Workflow

Search "thiefaine" → Click "Did you mean: thiéfaine?"
Search again → Click "Did you mean: hubert-félix thiéfaine?"
Get complete results from Spotify and YouTube with the full artist name

2025-09-30 (beta) - Improved Search Capabilities

🔍 Smarter Song Search

Find Songs Without Accents: Search for artists like "thiefaine" and get results for "Thiéfaine" automatically - no need to type special characters
Relevant Results First: Songs that match your search appear first, even if other songs are more popular
Did You Mean?: When you search without accents, see a helpful suggestion banner with the correct spelling - just click to search again with better results
Better Spotify & YouTube Results: Use the suggested spelling to find more accurate results from streaming services

🎯 How It Works

Search for "thiefaine" → See "Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine" songs at the top
Click the blue "Did you mean: thiéfaine?" banner → Get more results from Spotify and YouTube
Works with any artist name or song title containing special characters

2025-09-30 (beta) - User Experience Improvements

🎯 Quick Actions Repositioning

Improved Home Page Layout: Quick Actions panel (Add Song, New Playlist, Schedule Event, Create Band) now appears at the top of your dashboard for faster access
Better Workflow: Essential actions are now prominently displayed before your band and playlist lists
Reduced Scrolling: Get to your most common tasks immediately without navigating through other content

🎵 Personalized Song Discovery

My Recent Songs: See songs you've added recently on the songs page, making it easier to track your contributions
My Favorite Songs: Quick access to your favorited songs right on the main songs page
Focused View: Replaced generic "Recently Added Songs" with personalized sections that show content relevant to you

📝 Smart Notes Display

Context-Aware Notes: Song notes (general notes, intro notes, outro notes) now only appear in playlists where they're needed
Cleaner Interface: Playlists without note requirements show a simplified, less cluttered song addition screen
Flexible Configuration: Band administrators can enable/disable note fields based on playlist type (rehearsal, performance, etc.)

🔍 Enhanced Search Quality

Comprehensive Search Results: When adding songs to playlists, searches now find songs matching either title or artist name
Better Discovery: Finding the right song is now easier with improved search matching across multiple fields

2025-09-27 (beta) - YouTube Database Enrichment Fix

🎵 Automatic Song Database Updates

YouTube Content Integration: Fixed system that automatically adds songs from YouTube search results to your music database
Background Processing: YouTube searches now properly enrich your local song collection without manual intervention
Enhanced Music Discovery: Your song database grows automatically as you search, making future searches faster and more comprehensive

📈 Database Growth Results

Immediate Impact: Fixed processing added 29 new songs and 3 new artists from cached YouTube searches
Expanded Collection: Your music database now includes songs discovered through YouTube searches
Better Search Results: Future searches will show more local results, reducing dependency on external APIs

🔧 System Reliability

Processing Fix: Resolved issue where YouTube search results weren't being saved to your music database
Complete Integration: YouTube searches now work seamlessly with Spotify and MusicBrainz data
Automatic Updates: No user action required - the system handles database enrichment automatically

2025-09-27 (beta) - YouTube Title Parsing Improvements

🎵 Enhanced YouTube Search Accuracy

Topic Channel Artist Extraction: Correctly extracts artist names from YouTube "- Topic" channels (e.g., "Les Fatals Picards - Topic" → "Les Fatals Picards")
Smart Title Preservation: Prevents incorrect splitting of song titles that don't follow "Artist - Title" format
Improved Metadata Quality: YouTube search results now display accurate artist and title information
Channel Context Integration: Uses YouTube channel information to enhance artist/title parsing accuracy

🔧 Technical Enhancements

Enhanced Parsing Logic: New _extract_artist_title_enhanced method with intelligent channel-based parsing
Comprehensive Test Coverage: Added 4 comprehensive test cases using real cached YouTube API data
Backward Compatibility: Maintains existing parsing behavior for edge cases while fixing common issues
Robust Error Handling: Graceful fallback to original parsing logic when enhanced parsing is not applicable

🎯 Fixed Parsing Issues

Before: "La Sécurité de l'emploi" incorrectly parsed as title: "de l'emploi", artist: "La Sécurité"
After: "La Sécurité de l'emploi" correctly parsed as title: "La Sécurité de l'emploi", artist: "Les Fatals Picards"
Impact: Significantly improved search result quality and user experience for YouTube content

2025-09-27 (beta) - Unified Search & Quick Add Interface

🎯 Intelligent Single Input Field

Smart Format Detection: Automatically detects "Artist - Title" format and shows green "Add to Personal Playlist" button only when appropriate
Dual-Purpose Interface: Single input field serves both dynamic search and intelligent quick add functionality
Visual Clutter Elimination: Replaced separate search and quick add panels with streamlined unified interface
Contextual Hints: Dynamic hint text guides users on current mode (search vs quick add detection)
Real-Time Validation: Strict " - " separator validation ensures accurate artist/title parsing

🔍 Enhanced Search Experience

Preserved Search Functionality: Maintains all existing unified search capabilities across local database, Spotify, YouTube, and MusicBrainz
Seamless Mode Switching: Automatic transition between search and quick add modes based on input format
Advanced Options Integration: All search filters and options remain fully accessible
Performance Optimization: Intelligent debouncing and caching for optimal user experience

💚 Smart Quick Add Integration

Conditional Button Display: Green add button appears only when input matches valid "Artist - Title" format
HTMX Integration: Asynchronous song addition with proper error handling and success notifications
Loading States: Visual feedback during song addition with spinner and status updates
Automatic Cleanup: Input clears and interface resets after successful song addition

🎵 User Experience Improvements

Reduced Interface Complexity: Single field replaces confusing dual-panel layout
Intuitive Workflow: Natural progression from search to add based on user input
Mobile-Optimized: Touch-friendly interface with proper button sizing and positioning
Clear Visual Feedback: Success/error notifications with automatic dismissal

2025-09-27 (beta) - Streamlined Song Management Interface

🎵 Song Management Improvements

Relocated Quick Add Songs: Moved quick add functionality from playlist pages to main songs page for better organization
Centralized Song Discovery: All song addition features now available in one location on the songs page
Cleaner Playlist Interface: Removed quick add panel from playlist detail pages to reduce interface clutter
Enhanced Songs Page: Added dedicated quick add section above unified search for streamlined workflow

2025-09-23 (beta) - Enhanced Playlist Experience & System Reliability

🎵 Playlist Visual Improvements

Larger Album Thumbnails: Increased album artwork thumbnail size for better visual prominence and easier song identification
Optimized Mobile Layout: Full screen width utilization on mobile devices for better content visibility and touch interaction
Enhanced Song Row Layout: Improved playlist song row organization with better spacing and visual hierarchy
Smart Feature Hiding: Automatically hide thumbnails and song order numbers when playlist features are disabled for cleaner interface

📱 Mobile Experience Enhancements

Improved Carousel Display: Fixed mobile carousel image sizing and layout for better visual consistency
Better Touch Interaction: Optimized mobile layout elements for improved finger-friendly navigation
Responsive Design: Enhanced mobile responsiveness across playlist and song management interfaces

🔧 System Reliability Improvements

Background Task Restoration: Fixed critical system issue that prevented scheduled tasks from running since September 21st
Automated Maintenance: Restored daily thumbnail scanning, song duplicate detection, and analytics processing
Enhanced System Monitoring: Improved background task monitoring and error reporting for better system health

Intelligent Form Pre-Filling: Shared YouTube and Spotify URLs now automatically pre-fill the Quick Add song form with parsed metadata
Smart URL Detection: Enhanced JavaScript detection of share parameters with automatic modal opening and URL parsing
Advanced Field Expansion: Automatically expands advanced form fields when additional metadata (album, duration) is available
Intelligent URL Routing: Automatically populates appropriate URL fields (YouTube URL vs Spotify URL) based on shared content
Enhanced User Feedback: Clear success, warning, and error messages with auto-hide functionality for better UX
Extended URL Support: Added support for short YouTube URLs (youtu.be) in addition to full youtube.com and spotify.com URLs

2025-09-20 (beta) - Progressive Web App (PWA) Implementation

📱 PWA Features

Installable App Experience: Transform Cover Band Manager into a native-like mobile app that can be installed on any device
Web Share Target API: Share YouTube and Spotify links directly from other apps to Cover Band Manager for instant song addition
Offline Functionality: Access playlists, songs, and band information even without internet connection
Background Sync: Votes and song additions made offline automatically sync when connection is restored
Professional App Icons: High-quality musical icons created from user logo in all required sizes (16x16 to 1024x1024)

🔄 Service Worker Implementation

Smart Caching Strategy: Core resources and frequently accessed pages cached for instant loading
Offline Page: User-friendly offline experience with clear status and available functionality
Update Notifications: Automatic notifications when new app versions are available
Install Prompt: Native browser install prompt with dismissal persistence

🎯 Enhanced Mobile Experience

App-like Navigation: No browser UI when installed - full native app experience
Apple Touch Icons: Optimized icons for iOS devices and home screen installation
Theme Color Integration: Consistent blue theme (#3B82F6) across all PWA interfaces
Manifest Configuration: Complete PWA manifest with proper categorization and screenshots support

2025-09-20 (beta) - Enhanced Song Features & Improved User Experience

🎯 Song Detail Panel UI Improvements

Instant Panel Display: "Add to Playlist" panel now appears immediately when clicked, eliminating lag and user confusion
Perfect Toggle Functionality: Panel opens and closes smoothly without reopening bugs - reliable toggle behavior on every click
Optimal Panel Positioning: Panel positioned above "Song Information" section for maximum visibility and logical content flow
Asynchronous Content Loading: Playlist content loads in background with loading spinner while panel displays instantly
Enhanced User Experience: Immediate visual feedback improves perceived performance and eliminates frustrating delays

2025-09-20 (beta) - Enhanced Song Features & Improved User Experience

🎵 Song Display Improvements

Complete Thumbnail Display: Fixed missing song thumbnails on the main songs page - all songs now show their album artwork consistently
Enhanced Visual Experience: Song browsing is now more engaging with complete thumbnail coverage across all song listings

📱 Mobile & Responsive Design

Mobile-Optimized Song Details: Fixed song detail page button visibility issues on mobile devices
Responsive Button Layout: Action buttons (Add to Playlist, Favorite, Edit, Delete) now stack vertically on mobile for better accessibility
Touch-Friendly Interface: Improved button spacing and sizing for better mobile interaction

🔔 Enhanced Voting Notifications

Real-Time Vote Indicators: Songs with recent voting activity now display prominent "New votes" badges with bell icons
Improved Vote Visibility: Easier to see recent voting activity and who voted what without opening detailed modals
Visual Activity Alerts: Animated indicators help band members stay informed about recent song ratings and feedback

🎯 User Experience Enhancements

Immediate Feedback: Visual indicators provide instant awareness of band activity and song engagement
Streamlined Navigation: Mobile users can now easily access all song management features without layout issues
Complete Visual Coverage: All songs display properly with thumbnails for better content recognition

2025-09-20 (beta) - More reliable background tasks & uptime monitoring

🔔 What’s improved

Reliable daily checks: Our background reminders and cleanups now run consistently every day.
Stronger uptime monitoring: The app sends a daily heartbeat so we can react faster if anything goes wrong.
Fewer surprises: Startup noise and duplicate schedulers have been removed to keep things stable.

These changes improve stability behind the scenes without changing how you use the app.

Version 2025-09-15 (beta) - Enhanced Voting System & Improved Reliability

🎯 Smart Default Rating System

Intelligent Average Rating Calculation

Fair Default Ratings: Songs now show meaningful average ratings even when band members haven't voted yet
Enhanced Rating Logic: Non-voting band members are automatically assigned a neutral rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
Accurate Band Consensus: The system now properly reflects band opinion by including all active members in rating calculations
Visual Rating Display: See at a glance how your band rates each song with clear star displays and numeric ratings

Improved User Experience

Consistent Rating Display: All songs show ratings immediately, eliminating confusing empty or missing ratings
Real-Time Updates: Rating changes appear instantly across all playlist views without page refreshes
Mobile-Optimized Interface: Enhanced rating display works perfectly on phones and tablets
Clear Visual Feedback: Star ratings and numeric values provide immediate understanding of song popularity

🔧 System Reliability & Performance Improvements

Enhanced Playlist Performance

Fixed Critical Pagination Bug: Resolved issue where song ratings disappeared when browsing through playlist pages
Seamless HTMX Integration: Playlist navigation now maintains all song data consistently across page loads
Improved Loading Speed: Optimized data processing for faster playlist display and interaction
Robust Error Handling: Better handling of edge cases like bands with no active members

Code Quality & Maintainability

Eliminated Code Duplication: Consolidated voting logic into reusable functions for easier maintenance
Comprehensive Test Coverage: Added 11 new unit tests covering all voting scenarios and edge cases
Clean Architecture: Refactored views to follow DRY principles and improve code organization
Enhanced Documentation: Improved code comments and function documentation for better developer experience

🎵 Enhanced Band Collaboration Features

Smart Voting Integration

Automatic Rating Calculation: Band playlists automatically show consensus ratings based on all member input
Non-Voter Inclusion: Members who haven't voted yet are counted with neutral ratings for fair representation
Real-Time Collaboration: Rating changes from any band member update instantly for all other members
Sorting by Popularity: Sort playlist songs by rating to quickly identify your band's favorites

Version 2025-09-09 (beta) - Enhanced Content Presentation & Professional Landing Page

🎨 Professional Landing Page Experience

Modern Feature Showcase

Interactive Feature Carousel: Beautiful auto-playing carousel showcasing key platform features with smooth transitions
Professional Design: Gradient hero sections with modern UI/UX following current design trends
Feature Detail Pages: Comprehensive pages for each feature with rich markdown content and professional layouts
Mobile-First Approach: Fully responsive design optimized for all devices from mobile to desktop
Smart Navigation: Breadcrumb navigation and intuitive user flows throughout the landing experience

Enhanced Content Management

Markdown-Powered Content: All feature descriptions and documentation now use professional markdown rendering
Consistent Styling: Unified visual presentation across all content areas with Tailwind CSS integration
Rich Typography: Beautiful headers, lists, code blocks, and formatting that enhances readability
Visual Hierarchy: Clear content organization with proper spacing, colors, and emphasis

🔧 Technical Content Improvements

Unified Markdown Rendering System

Consistent Presentation: All markdown content (features, changelog, documentation) now renders with identical professional styling
Enhanced Readability: Improved typography with proper spacing, colors, and visual hierarchy
Code Quality: Consolidated markdown processing into a shared utility eliminating code duplication
Performance Optimized: Streamlined rendering process with Tailwind CSS classes applied directly to HTML elements

Professional Documentation Display

Beautiful Changelog: Enhanced changelog presentation with improved formatting and visual appeal
Feature Documentation: Rich feature detail pages with comprehensive markdown content and professional layouts
Technical Documentation: Consistent styling across all documentation areas for better developer experience

🎯 User Experience Enhancements

Seamless Navigation: Smooth transitions between landing page, features, and main application
Visual Consistency: Unified design language across all public-facing pages
Professional Branding: Modern, clean presentation that builds trust and showcases platform capabilities
Content Discovery: Easy-to-navigate feature showcase helps users understand platform value

🔍 Revolutionary Song Search Improvements

Intelligent Search Result Ranking

Reduced Artist Prominence: Search results now prioritize songs over artists, with artist results limited to maximum 5 for cleaner results
Enhanced String Matching: Exact matches and substring matches now take priority over popularity scores for more relevant results
Smart Query Processing: Improved algorithm prioritizes title and artist name matching over generic popularity metrics
Better Search Balance: Songs appear first in results, followed by a curated selection of the most relevant artists

Tiered Search Performance

Progressive Result Loading: Search results now load in tiers for optimal performance and user experience
Smart Debounce Timing: Different delay timers for different sources - local database (200ms), Spotify/MusicBrainz (400ms), YouTube (1000ms)
Faster Local Results: Your existing song library appears almost instantly while external sources load progressively
Reduced API Usage: Intelligent timing reduces unnecessary API calls while maintaining responsive search experience

Clickable Song Titles: Local songs in search results now have clickable titles that navigate directly to song detail pages
Action Button Improvements: Local songs now show a green "View Details" button instead of no action, making navigation intuitive
Fixed Navigation Issues: Resolved URL generation problems that previously caused 404 errors when clicking local song links
Consistent User Experience: All songs in search results now have clear, actionable navigation options

Improved Duration Display

User-Friendly Format: Local songs now display duration in clean MM:SS format instead of technical ISO 8601 format
Consistent Formatting: Duration display is now uniform across all song sources and contexts
Better Readability: Clean, professional time format that matches user expectations (e.g., "3:45" instead of "P0DT00H03M45S")

🎯 Technical Excellence

Code Quality Improvements: Refactored complex search algorithms to reduce code complexity while maintaining functionality
Comprehensive Testing: All 560 tests passing with enhanced test coverage for search functionality
Performance Optimization: Improved search response times while reducing server load and API quota usage
Error Resilience: Enhanced error handling ensures search continues working even when individual services are unavailable

Version 2025-09-07 (beta) - Advanced Duplicate Detection System & Enhanced Reliability

🔍 Comprehensive Song Duplicate Detection System

Intelligent Duplicate Detection

Smart Matching Algorithm: Advanced fuzzy string matching detects duplicates based on title, artist, and duration similarity
Confidence Scoring: Each potential duplicate gets a confidence score (0.0-1.0) with automatic categorization (low/medium/high)
Multiple Detection Factors: Considers title similarity, artist matching, duration proximity, and normalized text comparison
Batch Processing: Efficient processing of large song libraries with configurable batch sizes

Manual Detection Command

Django Management Command: python manage.py detect_duplicates for manual duplicate detection
Flexible Options: Dry-run mode, custom confidence thresholds, batch size configuration, and force re-detection
Progress Tracking: Real-time progress updates with detailed statistics and error handling
Production Ready: Optimized for large databases with memory-efficient batch processing

Admin Interface Integration

Duplicate Management: Complete admin interface for reviewing, approving, and managing duplicate candidates
Visual Indicators: Clear confidence level badges and matching factor displays
Bulk Operations: Approve or reject multiple duplicates simultaneously
Merge Functionality: Seamless song merging with playlist reference updates and data preservation

Background Task Processing

Celery Integration: Automated duplicate detection via background tasks
Scheduled Detection: Daily automatic duplicate detection at midnight via Celery Beat
Merge Operations: Safe, transactional merging of approved duplicates with rollback capability
Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with retry mechanisms and detailed logging
Data Integrity: Maintains playlist references and song relationships during merge operations
Queue Management: Dedicated maintenance queue for duplicate detection and merge operations

🛠️ System Reliability Enhancements

Test Suite Stabilization

100% Test Coverage: Complete test coverage for duplicate detection functionality (74/74 tests passing)
Database Locking Fixes: Resolved SQLite concurrency issues in unified search integration tests
Error Handling Tests: Comprehensive edge case testing including transaction errors and invalid data
Performance Testing: Memory usage and large dataset handling validation

Unified Search Improvements

Database Concurrency: Fixed SQLite table locking issues during concurrent API calls
Test-Aware Execution: Automatic sequential processing during tests while preserving production threading
Error Resilience: Enhanced error handling for external API failures and quota limits
Performance Optimization: Maintained production performance while ensuring test stability

🎯 Technical Achievements

Production-Ready Architecture: Robust duplicate detection system ready for deployment
Scalable Design: Handles large song libraries efficiently with batch processing
Data Safety: Comprehensive validation and rollback mechanisms protect data integrity
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive admin interface for non-technical duplicate management

Version 2025-09-06 (beta) - Song Thumbnail Display System & Enhanced Visual Experience

🎨 Song Thumbnail Display System

Rich Visual Album Artwork

Album Cover Display: See beautiful album artwork for all your songs throughout the application
Multi-Source Integration: Automatic thumbnail extraction from Spotify and YouTube when adding songs
Comprehensive Coverage: Thumbnails appear in song detail pages, playlist rows, and search results
Smart Fallbacks: Graceful handling when thumbnails aren't available with clean, professional layouts
Responsive Design: Optimized thumbnail sizes for different contexts (80x80px for details, 48x48px for lists)

Enhanced User Experience

Visual Song Recognition: Quickly identify songs by their album artwork in playlists and search results
Professional Interface: Rich visual content makes the app feel modern and polished
Seamless Integration: Thumbnails work across all song addition methods (Quick Add, Search, URL imports)
Performance Optimized: Efficient URL storage without impacting app speed or storage requirements

🎯 Song Readiness Tracking System

Track Your Band's Preparation Progress

Individual Readiness Levels: Track each member's preparation with 5 clear levels: Not Ready, Learning, Almost Ready, Ready, and Confident
Visual Progress Indicators: See at a glance how prepared each member is with color-coded badges and percentage displays
Band Overview: Get instant band-wide readiness summaries showing how many members are ready for each song
Practice Tracking: Mark songs as practiced to keep track of your preparation progress with automatic date tracking
Personal Notes: Add private notes about your preparation progress, challenges, or reminders for each song

Perfect for Band Coordination

Real-Time Updates: Readiness changes update instantly across all band members without page refreshes
Interactive Interface: Easy-to-use popup interface with radio buttons for quick readiness updates
Permission-Based Access: Only band members can update readiness for band playlists, ensuring data integrity
Activity Tracking: All readiness updates and practice sessions are logged for band coordination

📱 Mobile-First Playlist Experience

Revolutionary Mobile Layout

Full-Width Song Information: Song titles and artist names now take the full width on mobile for maximum readability
Smart Action Button Placement: Action buttons (readiness, promote, edit, remove) positioned below song info on mobile for easy access
Touch-Optimized Interface: All buttons sized and spaced perfectly for mobile touch interaction
Responsive Design: Seamless experience from mobile to desktop with layouts optimized for each screen size
Content Priority: Song information gets priority screen space on mobile while maintaining all functionality

Enhanced Mobile Usability

Horizontal Button Layout: Action buttons stay in a compact horizontal row for efficient space usage
Improved Touch Targets: Larger, more accessible touch areas for better mobile interaction
Visual Hierarchy: Clear content organization that prioritizes song information over action buttons on small screens

🔧 Technical Improvements

Bug Fixes: Resolved activity logging issues for improved system reliability
Performance Enhancements: Optimized mobile rendering and touch responsiveness

Version 2025-09-05 (beta) - Mobile UX Improvements & Song Promotion

📱 Mobile User Experience Improvements

Compact Mobile Header: Playlist headers now display properly on mobile devices without horizontal overflow
Smart Button Organization: Less frequently used actions (Import, Delete) moved to a convenient "More" dropdown menu
Icon-First Design: Primary actions show as icons on mobile with text labels on larger screens for space efficiency
Responsive Dropdown: "More" menu automatically positions correctly on all screen sizes to stay within view
Touch-Friendly Interface: All buttons optimized for mobile touch interaction with proper spacing

⭐ Song Promotion System

Highlight Your Best Songs

Promote Important Songs: Click the star button to promote songs and make them stand out in your playlists
Automatic Promotion: Songs automatically get promoted when band members give them 4 or 5-star ratings
Visual Highlighting: Promoted songs appear with a golden border and "Promoted" badge so they're impossible to miss
Priority Display: Promoted songs always appear at the top of your playlist, regardless of how you sort them
Easy Management: Remove promotion anytime by clicking the star button again

Perfect for Band Collaboration

Band Voting Integration: When multiple band members rate a song highly, it gets automatically promoted
Visibility for Popular Songs: Ensure your best-rated songs get the attention they deserve during rehearsals
Personal Playlist Control: Promote songs in your personal playlists to organize your favorites
Instant Updates: Promotion changes happen immediately without refreshing the page

🎯 Enhanced User Experience Features

Smart Song Highlighting

Extended Recent Song Highlighting: Recently added songs now stay highlighted for up to 15 days with a gradual fade-out effect
Visual Freshness Indicators: Four distinct highlight levels show song age (very new, new, medium, old) with subtle color gradients
Automatic New Song Promotion: Every song you add to a playlist is automatically promoted for better visibility
Smart Cleanup System: Promotions older than 15 days are automatically removed to keep your playlists fresh

Interactive Media Links

Clickable Music Icons: YouTube, Spotify, and Deezer icons are now clickable and open songs in new tabs
Enhanced Accessibility: Larger icons with hover effects and descriptive tooltips for better user experience
Seamless Music Discovery: Jump directly from your playlist to listen to songs on your preferred platform

Playlist Activity Highlights

Smart Playlist Cards: Playlist cards now show activity badges indicating promoted songs and recent additions
Visual Activity Indicators: Active playlists display with green borders and special highlighting
Home Page Integration: Recent playlists section shows activity metrics to help you find the most engaging content
Quick Activity Overview: See at a glance which playlists have new content or promoted songs

🎵 Revolutionary Playlist Experience

Instant Page Loading: Playlist headers now load immediately while song content loads progressively in the background
Smart Pagination: Long playlists are now split into manageable 25-song pages for optimal performance
Seamless Navigation: Click through playlist pages without any page reloads using advanced HTMX technology
Visual Loading Feedback: Beautiful animated loading skeletons show exactly what's loading and for how long
Intelligent Error Recovery: If something goes wrong, you get clear error messages with one-click retry buttons

Enhanced Playlist Controls

Newest Songs First: Playlists now default to showing your most recently added songs at the top
Instant Sorting: Change how songs are sorted (by date, order, or rating) with immediate results
Smart Filtering: Quickly filter to show only unvoted songs in band playlists
Preserved Preferences: Your sorting and filtering choices are maintained as you navigate through pages

Improved User Experience

Instant Feedback: No more waiting - see results immediately with visual confirmation
Mobile-Friendly: Touch-optimized pagination controls work perfectly on phones and tablets
Loading Progress Indicators: See exactly how long content has been loading with real-time progress updates
Responsive Design: All new features work seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Drag & Drop Compatibility: Song reordering continues to work perfectly with the new pagination system

🎯 Behind the Scenes Improvements

Advanced Technology Integration

Progressive Loading: Sophisticated system loads content in stages for optimal perceived performance
HTMX-Powered Interactions: All playlist interactions happen without page reloads for a smooth, app-like experience
Smart Caching: Intelligent caching reduces server load while maintaining real-time updates
Error Resilience: Robust error handling ensures the interface remains functional even during network issues

Version 2025-09-04 - Enhanced Search Intelligence

🔍 Revolutionary Search Experience

Smart Query Understanding

"Artist - Title" Recognition: The search now automatically detects when you search for songs in "artist - title" format (like "coldplay - yellow" or "queen - bohemian rhapsody")
Intelligent Results Ranking: Songs that match your structured search get priority placement in results
Enhanced Relevance: Search results are now much more accurate and relevant to what you're looking for
Multi-Format Support: Works with various separators like hyphens, dashes, and other common formats

YouTube Content Prioritization

Official Videos First: YouTube search now prioritizes official music videos, Vevo channels, and verified artists
View Count Intelligence: Popular videos with millions of views rank higher than amateur covers
Quality Filtering: Automatically reduces ranking of karaoke versions, covers, and low-quality content
Visual Indicators: Official channels now display with special "Official" badges and view counts (e.g., "1.2M views")

Advanced Pagination System

Flexible Result Limits: Choose to see 30, 50, or 100 results per page based on your preference
Load More Button: Seamlessly expand your search results without losing your place
Maintained Search State: Your search settings and position are preserved as you browse through results
Cross-Source Pagination: Consistent pagination experience across all music sources

Enhanced User Experience

Faster Search Results: Improved caching and optimization make searches lightning fast
Better Visual Feedback: Clear indicators show when results are from official sources
Smarter Sorting: Results are now sorted by a sophisticated relevance algorithm that considers multiple factors
Seamless Integration: All improvements work automatically - no new buttons or complex settings to learn

🎯 Behind the Scenes Improvements

Intelligent Search Technology

Query Parser: Advanced system automatically detects and optimizes structured search queries
Multi-Factor Ranking: Combines popularity, source reliability, and query relevance for optimal results
Enhanced YouTube Integration: Deeper integration with YouTube's data for better content discovery
Performance Optimization: Reduced API usage while improving search quality and speed

Version 1.11.0 - 2025-09-04

🔧 System Reliability & User Experience Improvements

Enhanced Search Integration

Personal Playlist Integration: Songs added from the search page now automatically go to your personal playlist
Automatic Playlist Creation: If you don't have a personal playlist yet, one is created automatically when you add your first song
Seamless Song Management: No more confusion about where your searched songs end up - they're always in your personal collection

Improved Admin Experience

Playlist Owner Visibility: Administrators can now see who owns each playlist directly in the admin panel
Enhanced Filtering: Filter playlists by owner to quickly find and manage specific user playlists
Better Song Organization: Songs in the admin panel now show creation dates and are sorted with newest songs first
Streamlined Management: Easier to track when songs were added and manage the song database

System Monitoring Enhancements

Reliable Health Monitoring: Fixed automatic system health checks to ensure consistent uptime monitoring
Better System Reliability: Enhanced background processes for improved application stability
Proactive Issue Detection: Improved monitoring helps catch and resolve issues before they affect users

🎯 Behind the Scenes Improvements

Technical Reliability

Fixed Background Services: Resolved issues with automated system monitoring and health checks
Enhanced Admin Tools: Better administrative interfaces for managing playlists and songs
Improved Data Organization: Better sorting and filtering capabilities throughout the admin interface

Version 1.10.0 - 2025-09-04

🔍 Revolutionary Unified Search Experience

Streamlined Search Interface

Direct Page Search: Replaced popup search with seamless on-page search experience
Real-time Results: Search results appear instantly as you type with smart debouncing
Advanced Filters: Choose to search songs, artists, or both with easy toggle buttons
Source Selection: Pick which music sources to search (Local Library, Spotify, YouTube, MusicBrainz) with simple checkboxes
Clean Interface: Advanced options are hidden by default but easily accessible when needed

Intelligent Error Handling

Graceful Degradation: When one music service is unavailable, search continues with other sources
Smart Notifications: Discrete warning messages appear when services are temporarily unavailable
No Interruptions: Search never fails completely - you always get results from available sources

Performance Optimization

Lightning Fast Searches: Repeated searches now use cached results instead of calling external APIs
Reduced Wait Times: Popular searches return instantly from our smart caching system
API Quota Conservation: Dramatically reduced external API usage means more reliable service

🎯 Behind the Scenes Improvements

Enhanced Reliability

Smart Caching: YouTube and other music service results are now cached for faster access
Error Recovery: Better handling of temporary service outages and API limits
Consistent Experience: All music sources now provide uniform search results

Version 1.9.0 - 2025-09-03

🎵 Enhanced Music Search & Discovery

YouTube Integration Improvements

Smarter Song Titles: YouTube song titles are now cleaned up automatically, removing clutter like "[OFFICIAL VIDEO]", "4K", and other unnecessary tags
Better Artist Names: Artist names are now properly formatted with consistent capitalization (e.g., "SHAKA PONK" becomes "Shaka Ponk")
Original Title Access: Hover over the YouTube icon to see the original video title in a tooltip
Accurate Source Icons: Songs added from YouTube now correctly show the red YouTube icon instead of the green Spotify icon

Seamless Song Addition

Fixed Database Errors: Resolved issues that prevented adding songs without album information (common with YouTube results)
Smart URL Detection: The system now correctly identifies and saves YouTube vs Spotify URLs to the right fields
Improved Error Messages: Better feedback when something goes wrong during song addition

Search Result Quality

Reduced Redundancy: Cleaner search results with less duplicate information
Unicode Support: Special characters and international text now display correctly in tooltips and titles
Consistent Display: All music sources (YouTube, Spotify, MusicBrainz) now show results in a uniform format

Version 1.8.0 - 2025-09-03

🔧 System Reliability Improvements

Enhanced Monitoring

Automatic Health Checks: The system now automatically monitors its own health and reports status to our monitoring service
Improved Uptime Tracking: Better visibility into system availability and performance
Proactive Issue Detection: Early warning system for potential problems before they affect users

Version 1.7.0 - 2025-08-30

🎵 Automatic Personal Playlists

New Features

Personal Library: Every user now gets a personal playlist automatically created for them
Auto-Add to Library: Songs you add to the system are automatically added to your personal library
Seamless Integration: Works with both regular song creation and quick add functionality
Smart Duplicate Prevention: Prevents the same song from being added multiple times to your library

Technical Improvements

Performance Optimized: Efficient database queries ensure smooth operation
Reliable Playlist Management: Automatic playlist creation handles edge cases gracefully
Consistent Experience: Maintains playlist order and structure across all operations

Version 1.7.0 - 2025-08-29

📧 Optional Email Verification System

Immediate App Access

No More Registration Barriers: Start using the app immediately after signing up - no waiting for email confirmation
Instant Login: Automatically logged in after registration to begin exploring features right away
Full Navigation Access: Browse bands, songs, playlists, and calendar without any restrictions
Spam-Friendly Registration: Clear messaging about checking spam folders for verification emails

Smart Progressive Restrictions

Create Playlists Freely: Add and manage personal playlists without email verification
Band Features Protected: Email verification required only for creating or joining bands
Clear Guidance: Helpful messages explain exactly which features need verification and why
Visual Status Indicators: Orange warning icons show unverified status in navigation and profile

Enhanced Verification Experience

Profile Integration: Verification status prominently displayed on profile page with easy resend option
Spam Folder Awareness: Registration and resend pages include detailed spam folder checking instructions
One-Click Resend: Simple button to request new verification email from profile page
Status Badges: Green verified or orange unverified badges clearly show current status

Automated Reminder System

7-Day Reminders: Automatic email reminders every 7 days for unverified users
Management Command: Built-in system for sending verification reminders via cron jobs
Smart Tracking: System tracks when reminders were sent to avoid spam
Production Ready: Complete automation system for deployment environments

Version 1.6.0 - 2025-08-28

🎵 Enhanced External Music Search & Discovery

Dynamic Artist Song Search

Real-Time Song Search: Search for specific songs within any artist's catalog with instant results as you type
Smart Debouncing: Optimized search with 500ms delay to prevent excessive API calls while maintaining responsiveness
Artist-Specific Results: Search is restricted to the selected artist, ensuring relevant results every time
Dual Source Support: Works seamlessly with both Spotify and MusicBrainz music databases
Visual Search Feedback: Loading states, result counts, and clear success/error messages guide users through the process

Expanded Popular Songs Catalog

30 Popular Songs: Increased from 20 to 30 popular songs for better artist discovery (Spotify combines top tracks with album tracks)
Enhanced MusicBrainz Quality: Implemented advanced filtering to remove corrupted song titles and low-quality data
Better Song Coverage: Spotify now fetches top tracks plus additional popular songs from recent albums for comprehensive coverage
Improved Performance: Maintained fast loading times (2-5 seconds) while providing significantly more content

Enhanced External Search Experience

Always Available Search: External search buttons now appear even when local database returns no results
Clear Search Context: Enhanced page headers with visual badges showing search type (Artists/Songs) and sources being searched
Improved Text Display: Fixed song title wrapping to show complete titles instead of truncating long names
Mobile-Optimized Interface: Better touch targets and navigation flow for mobile users

Smart Song Addition Workflow

Add → View Button Transformation: After adding a song, the "Add" button transforms to a green "View" button with checkmark
Mobile-Friendly Navigation: "View" button opens song details in the same tab for better mobile experience
Visual Feedback: Loading spinners and status updates keep users informed during the addition process
Seamless Integration: Added songs immediately link to their detail pages in your personal database

User Experience Improvements

Contextual Search Hints: Search inputs show which artist you're searching within
Clear Search Reset: Easy-to-find clear buttons to reset searches and start fresh
Professional Visual Design: Consistent styling with proper spacing, colors, and typography
Error Handling: Graceful fallbacks when searches fail or return no results

Version 1.6.0 - 2025-08-28

🎵 Enhanced Song Management

Add Songs to Playlists from Song Pages

Quick Playlist Access: New "Add to Playlist" button on every song detail page for instant playlist management
Smart Visual Feedback: Green checkmarks instantly show which playlists already contain the song
Icon Transformation: Plus icons smoothly transform to green checkmarks when songs are successfully added
Intelligent Filtering: Only shows playlists you can actually add songs to (your personal playlists and band playlists where you're a member)
Duplicate Prevention: Clear visual indicators prevent accidentally adding the same song twice
Seamless Experience: Dropdown automatically refreshes to show updated states after each addition

Improved User Experience

Instant Feedback: No more waiting - see results immediately with visual confirmation
Mobile-Friendly: Touch-optimized dropdown interface works perfectly on all devices
Permission-Aware: System intelligently shows only playlists you have access to modify
Success Messages: Clear confirmation messages with automatic cleanup after 3 seconds

Version 1.5.1 - 2025-08-26

🐳 Production Deployment Fixes & Reliability

Resolved Critical Deployment Issues

Fixed Container Startup Problems: Resolved Docker container restart loops that prevented the application from starting
Improved Deployment Reliability: Enhanced deployment scripts to handle edge cases and ensure consistent deployments
Better Error Handling: Improved error messages and troubleshooting capabilities for deployment issues
Changelog Access: Fixed issue where changelog page wasn't accessible in Docker deployments

Enhanced Production Infrastructure

Robust Container Management: Containers now start reliably without restart loops
Improved Service Discovery: Enhanced nginx configuration for better container communication
Deployment Validation: Added comprehensive validation to ensure successful deployments
Better Monitoring: Enhanced health checks and status monitoring for production services

Version 1.5.0 - 2025-08-26

🐳 Enhanced Deployment & Reliability

Improved System Compatibility

Flexible Deployment Options: Cover Band Manager now works in more environments and deployment scenarios
Better Error Handling: The application gracefully handles missing optional features without breaking
Faster Startup: Optimized loading process with improved dependency management
Enhanced Stability: More robust error handling and fallback mechanisms throughout the application

User Experience Improvements

Consistent Performance: Application remains fully functional even when some advanced features are unavailable
Better Feedback: Clear messaging when optional features are disabled
Reliable Access: Core functionality always available regardless of deployment environment
Seamless Operation: No interruptions to your band management workflow

Behind the Scenes

Database Updates: Improved data structure for better performance and reliability
System Optimization: Enhanced compatibility across different server configurations
Future-Proof Architecture: Better foundation for upcoming features and improvements

Version 1.4.0 - 2025-08-25

🎵 Advanced Playlist Operations

Move and Copy Songs Between Playlists

Intuitive Interface: New Move/Copy modal with clear action buttons - orange for Move, blue for Copy
Smart Permissions: Configurable playlist permissions control who can move/copy songs to/from each playlist
Live Preview: See recent songs in your destination playlist before completing the operation
Mobile-Friendly: Optimized navigation flow that works perfectly on mobile devices
Instant Updates: Source and destination playlists refresh automatically after operations
Smart Validation: Action buttons stay disabled until you select both destination and songs

Enhanced User Experience

No More Confusion: Replaced radio buttons with clear, separate Move and Copy action buttons
Real-Time Feedback: Buttons change color and state based on your selections
Quick Navigation: Easy access to view destination playlists after operations
Seamless Flow: All operations happen without page refreshes using modern web technology

Admin Controls

Flexible Permissions: Administrators can control move/copy permissions for each playlist
Easy Management: New permission settings integrated into the admin interface
Granular Control: Separate controls for moving from/to and copying from/to each playlist

Version 1.3.0 - 2025-08-25

🎵 Enhanced Song Management

Smart Song Deletion System

Intelligent Playlist Detection: Automatically distinguishes between your personal playlists and collaborative playlists
Seamless Personal Cleanup: Delete songs that are in your personal playlists without extra steps - they're automatically removed
Collaborative Protection: Prevents accidental deletion of songs used in band playlists or playlists owned by others
Clear Feedback: Shows exactly which personal playlists will be affected before deletion
Smart Error Messages: Explains why deletion might be blocked and what to do about it

User Experience Improvements

One-Click Deletion: No more manual playlist cleanup for your own songs
Detailed Confirmation: See exactly what will happen before confirming deletion
Permission-Based: Only song creators and administrators can delete songs
Data Protection: Maintains playlist integrity while allowing seamless personal song management

Version 1.2.0 - 2025-08-25

🎯 Simplified Invitation System

Major User Experience Improvements

Unified Invitation Interface: Consolidated invitation system into a single "Invite Friends" menu entry
Side-by-Side Options: Email invitations and shareable links now available on the same page
One-Click Link Creation: Generate shareable invitation links instantly with copy-to-clipboard functionality
Streamlined Navigation: Cleaner menu structure with better user guidance

Unlimited Sharing: Removed usage limits on shareable invitation links
Fixed Expiration: All invitations now automatically expire after 30 days (no more complex settings)
Multi-Platform Sharing: Share invitation links via messenger, SMS, social media, or any method
Full Traceability: Complete tracking of who uses each invitation and when they join

Simplified User Flow

No More Complexity: Eliminated confusing maximum usage and custom expiration settings
Instant Feedback: Real-time link generation without page reloads
Clear Guidance: Better instructions on when to use email vs. shareable links
Mobile-Friendly: Responsive design works perfectly on all devices

Version 1.1.0 - 2025-08-25 (beta)

🎵 Major Features Added

Real-Time Username Validation

Instant Feedback: Check username availability as you type during registration and account settings
Visual Indicators: Green checkmarks for available usernames, red X marks for taken or invalid ones
Smart Validation: Automatic checking for proper format, length requirements, and availability
Seamless Experience: No page reloads needed - validation happens instantly

🐛 Bug Fixes

Username Validation Display

Fixed Display Issue: Username validation now shows proper user-friendly messages instead of technical data
Improved Feedback: Clear, readable validation messages with appropriate colors and icons
Better User Experience: Instant visual feedback makes registration and settings updates smoother

🎵 Major Features Added (Previous)

User Account Management

Dynamic Username Checking: See instantly if your desired username is available while typing
Username Changes: Change your username anytime from account settings
Real-time Validation: Immediate feedback on username format and availability

2025-08-24 (beta)

🎵 Major Features Added

Enhanced Song Management

Quick Add Songs: Lightning-fast modal interface with HTMX integration
Smart Search-as-you-Type: Real-time autocomplete for artists, titles, and albums from database
URL Magic: Automatic metadata extraction from Spotify and YouTube URLs
Artist Search: Full-screen modal with search across MusicBrainz and Spotify APIs
Complete Discographies: Browse and add entire albums or individual tracks
Swap Button: Easy field swapping for correcting artist/title order

Playlist Enhancements

File Import: Support for CSV, TSV, and text files with smart column mapping
Playlist URL Loading: Import entire playlists from Spotify and YouTube URLs
Live Updates: Song lists update automatically after quick additions
Enhanced UI: External link icons and improved navigation

User Experience Improvements

Mobile Navigation: Responsive hamburger menu with touch-friendly interface

📧 Email & Invitations

Band Invitations: Invite new members to your band via email
User Invitations: Invite friends to join Cover Band Manager
Email Confirmation: Secure account registration and password reset

🐛 Bug Fixes

Fixed song links in band "Recent Songs" tab
Resolved playlist file import issues
Fixed mobile navigation problems

📱 Mobile & Responsive Design

Responsive navigation with hamburger menu
Touch-friendly button sizes and spacing
Mobile-optimized quick add interface
Floating action buttons for key features

Note: This application is currently in beta. Features and functionality may change based on user feedback and testing.

What's New

Cover Band Manager - Changelog

2025-12-17 (beta)

📊 Admin Stats Dashboard

2025-12-16 (beta)

🌍 Language Preference Persistence

🎯 User Onboarding System

2025-12-15 (beta)

🔗 Human-Readable Band URLs

2025-12-14 (beta)

🛡️ Band Invitation Error Handling

2025-12-13 (beta)

🔧 Improved Login Reliability

📞 Band Contact Person Management

🔒 Privacy Controls for Personal Information

👤 Enhanced Profile Pages

🎸 Improved Band Navigation

2025-12-10 (beta)

👤 Profile Pictures Everywhere

🎸 Band Logos Consistency

🔧 Technical Improvements

2025-12-07 (beta)

🎵 Song Thumbnails on Home Page

🖼️ Image Upload Improvements

👤 Profile Pictures in Band Pages

2025-12-06 (beta)

👤 Profile Pictures

🔍 Smarter YouTube Search Results

2025-12-05 (beta)

🧹 Cleaner Activity Feeds

2025-11-30 (beta)

🔗 Shareable Band Invitation Links

📱 iPhone App Installation

🐛 Bug Fixes

2025-11-24 (beta)

🎵 Enhanced Song Data Quality

2025-11-22 (beta)

🔍 Enhanced Error Monitoring & Diagnostics

2025-11-20 (beta)

🔔 Event Date Change Notifications

2025-11-19 (beta)

🐛 Bug Fixes

🎸 Rehearsal Invitation System

🌍 French Translation Updates

2025-11-09 (beta)

🎵 Visual Playlist Type Selection

🚫 Veto Voting Power

🎭 Enhanced Audition Experience

💬 Audition Playlist Comments

🎯 Clickable Playlist Icons

🐛 Bug Fixes

2025-11-05 (beta)

➕ Quick Add to Playlist from Song Rows

🔐 Extended Session Duration & Remember Me

🗳️ Last Voted Sorting for Playlists

📱 Mobile Touch Improvements

2025-11-02 (beta)

🔔 Band Playlist Creation Notifications

2025-10-29 (beta)

📅 Simplified Calendar Event Management

2025-10-28 (beta)

🎵 Song Collection Management

2025-10-26 (beta)

🎤 Audition Management System

🐛 Bug Fixes

2025-10-25 (beta)

🎵 Enhanced Song Enrichment System

Recent Playlist Activity Highlights

2025-10-22 (beta)

⭐ Personalized Voting Experience

🐛 Bug Fixes

2025-10-19 (beta)

❤️ Improved Favorite Song Toggle

2025-10-14 (beta)

💬 Playlist Comments & Discussions

🔔 Notification Center

2025-10-13 (beta)

🎨 Enhanced Add Songs Screen with Rich Visual Display

🎨 Enhanced Search Results with Album Artwork

🎵 Improved Playlist Song Search