Frequently asked questions
What is SoundUnwound?
SoundUnwound is the new music site from IMDb and Amazon. We've got loads of pages about artists, releases, record labels and genres for you to explore. Just go for a wander - uncover Elton John's real name, check out that Funk genre, find artists similar to Amy Winehouse and discover some new music! The world of music is huge and ever-changing, so we know there'll be things missing or wrong. But never fear - SoundUnwound pages are open for anyone to edit, so go ahead and fix it! You'll have made the world a better place :-) Go take SoundUnwound for a spin!
I think SoundUnwound has Britney's birthday wrong. How do I fix this (or anything else)?
You'll find the details on our snappily titled "How do I edit SoundUnwound?" page. Go try some editing. It's strangely addictive.
My changes can't be seen by others. Why not?
We currently moderate edits to help improve the quality of the information for all of our users and to provide guidance while the editing community grows. That means there may be a delay before people who aren't editing can see your changes. You can find details of how we moderate on the Editing Guidelines page.
Do I need to have bought stuff from Amazon.com before I can sign into SoundUnwound with my Amazon account?
No. In fact, if you don't have an Amazon account already, you can create a new one the first time you sign into SoundUnwound.
I have multiple Amazon accounts. Can I use these to sign into SoundUnwound as different people?
No, that would be naughty. Using multiple accounts to participate on SoundUnwound is a violation of our Conditions of Use and may result in suspension.
Where does all this SoundUnwound data come from?
We started by mushing together Amazon's music catalog with a bunch of data from MusicBrainz, Mechanical Turk and our own editors. It's a start, but there'll inevitably be mistakes and omissions - so go fix them!
Are there any editor guidelines for what goes where?
Yes! There are some basic guidelines, and if you need even more detail we have field based guidelines for most things you can edit.
Why don't you have a list of all the genres on SoundUnwound?
We do, but it's secret!
We'll be updating the FAQ as people ask more questions, so check back soon!
