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    What's New

    The latest updates and improvements to Song Refiners

    February 25, 2026

    New Review Category: Commercial Potential 🎯

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    Every review now includes a brand new scored category — Commercial Potential 🎯 Our reviewer will now evaluate your song's market readiness in the genre you wrote it in. This isn't generic advice — it's specific to YOUR song and YOUR genre. Here's what the new section covers: • Is your song pitch-ready as-is? • What sync licensing, publishing, or playlist opportunities could fit your sound? • What's standing between your song and a real placement? • How does it stack up competitively in your genre's current market? You'll get a dedicated score (1-100) and detailed feedback, just like the other categories. Think of it as your song's market report card. This applies to all review types — Full Song, Quick Taste, Lyrics-Only, and Instrumental. Existing reviews are not affected; the new section will appear on all reviews going forward. We know a lot of you are looking for ways to get your songs out there and monetized. Now every review gives you a clear signal on where you stand — and a roadmap to get there 🚀

    February 18, 2026

    New: The Showcase — AI-Powered Industry Opportunities for 90+ Songs

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    Refinery members who score 90 or above on a Full Song Review now automatically unlock The Showcase — a powerful new feature that researches real, genre-specific industry opportunities tailored to their song. What The Showcase delivers: • 9–12 curated opportunities across three categories: Sync Licensing contacts, Industry Contacts (labels, publishers, A&R), and Playlist Pitching targets • Every opportunity is real and genre-matched to your specific sound — no generic lists • Results are automatically generated after your review completes and displayed at the bottom of your review page Who gets it: Active Refinery members with a Full Song Review scoring 90+. (Not available for Quick Taste or Lyrics-Only reviews.) This is a members-only feature and part of our ongoing commitment to helping great songs RISE UP. If your song is close to 90, keep refining — the opportunities waiting on the other side are worth it.

    February 11, 2026

    Smarter Revision Reviews: Production-Only Focus

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    Dropping an updated mix or new production on your song? We’ve got you 🎶 If your lyrics stayed the same, our AI review chatbot will now ask if you want to skip the lyric feedback and zero in on your production and mix instead. That means no more rereading notes on lyrics you didn’t change 🙌 — just focused, actionable feedback on the new vibe you built. This option pops up automatically when you mention you only made musical updates. Smart, simple, and made for creators who keep evolving their sound 🔊✨

    Conversational Submission Flow

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    Forget boring forms — your submission process just got a serious glow‑up 🌟 Now you’ll be guided by a friendly AI chatbot that walks you through your creative story like a real conversation. Talk about your inspiration, your genre, how you wrote your lyrics, how you produced the music, and what kind of review you’re looking for. The more you share, the more personalized and spot‑on your review will be 🎧 This new experience works for Quick Taste, Deep Dive, and even revisions — so every song you submit gets the attention it deserves 💬🎶

    February 3, 2026

    Introducing The Generator: Lyrics-to-Audio

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    Transform your lyrics into complete song demos! After submitting a lyrics-only review, you can now generate two unique AI-powered audio versions (Version A and B) for just 1 credit. Hear how your words sound as real music before investing in professional production. Key features: • Generate two unique versions per credit • Customize with style prompts (genre, mood, tempo, instruments) • Seamless integration with The Catalyst for further refinement • All generations saved in "My Song Generations" dashboard The Generator creates a powerful workflow: write lyrics → get review feedback → generate demo → refine with Catalyst → submit as revision. Keep iterating until you've crafted exactly the sound you're imagining!

    January 31, 2026

    The Refinery - AI Song Regeneration

    Announcement
    Say goodbye to app-hopping! The Refinery lets you refine your songs without ever leaving Song Refiners. 🔥 Here's how it works: • Open any completed review and click "Enter The Refinery" • We submit your original music as a cover reference to our AI engine • Edit your lyrics, tweak your style, and hit "Refine My Song" • Listen to your brand new generation right inside Song Refiners • Love it? Click "Get New Review" to submit it for a fresh review Your refined tracks are saved in your Dashboard under "My Generations" where you can play, download, or submit them anytime. No more copying lyrics between apps. No more downloading and re-uploading files. Just pure creative flow from feedback to refined masterpiece—all in one place. Head to your Dashboard and click "Enter The Refinery" on any completed review to try it out!

    January 29, 2026

    Double Fire Reviews for Refinery Members

    Announcement
    Refinery members now receive enhanced "Double Fire" reviews on every song submission. Double Fire mode provides 50% more detailed feedback, 8-10 section-specific insights (up from 4-6), 5-7 actionable next steps, and exclusive genre-specific industry wisdom. Look for the 🔥 Double Fire badge on your enhanced reviews. We're taking your songs from 14 to 24 karat!

    January 23, 2026

    The 90 Club — Elite Songwriter Recognition

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    We've launched The 90 Club, an exclusive recognition system for songwriters who've achieved a score of 90 or higher! What's included: Public leaderboard at /the-90-club showcasing elite songwriters Tiered badges: Silver (1-4 songs), Gold (5-9), and Diamond (10+) Refinery Members get special 🔥 highlighting Dashboard widget showing your "Path to 90" with your closest song 90 Club filter added to the Charts page Fun fact: Over 90% of songs in The 90 Club got there through revisions. Great songs are refined, not born! Do you have what it takes to join the 90 Club?

    January 21, 2026

    Refinery Notes- In App Messaging For Refinery Members

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    We've added "Refinery Notes"—a private messaging feature exclusively for Refinery members. Send notes to fellow songwriters, build connections, and grow together. Find it in your dashboard sidebar. Not a member yet? Become one to get this great benefit!

    January 13, 2026

    Production Process Clarification

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    We've added a new clarifying question when you set the Music/Production slider in the hybrid range (20-80%). You'll now be asked: "Did you modify the AI-generated music?" with a simple Yes/No option. If you answer "Yes," an optional text field appears where you can briefly describe your actual production process—like splitting stems, replacing instruments, or mixing in your DAW. This gives our AI reviewer the precise context it needs to tailor feedback to YOUR actual contribution, rather than guessing what your slider percentage means. No more assumptions about DAW work you didn't do, and proper credit for the hands-on production work you did.

    January 10, 2026

    🎉 Introducing the Refiners Collective — Share Songs, Earn Credits

    Announcement
    We're excited to launch our new referral program designed for songwriters who love sharing the craft. How It Works: Get your personal vanity URL (e.g., songrefiners.com/yourname) Share it with fellow songwriters Earn 1 free credit every time someone signs up Earn a 100% credit match on every purchase they make — forever What This Means: If you refer a songwriter and they buy 10 credits, you get 10 credits. Simple as that. There's no cap, no expiration — just rewards for helping grow the community. Get Started: Head to your Dashboard → Refiners Collective to grab your link and start sharing. We've even included pre-written social posts to make it easy.

    January 8, 2026

    Your Reviews, Now Organized by Revision

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    Your dashboard is now much cleaner! Instead of showing every revision as a separate card, we group them together by song. You'll see your latest version front and center — with its title, score, and date. If you've submitted revisions, just click "previous versions" to expand and view your full revision history. Each version shows its version number, score, and timestamp so you can easily track your song's progress over time. This makes it way easier to see how your songs have evolved and improved!

    Smarter Song Revision Workflow

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    Submitting a revision just got way easier! When you start a new submission, we now ask upfront if it's a revision of a previous song. Say yes, pick your song from the dropdown, and boom — the title, story context, and genre auto-populate for you. The dropdown shows each version clearly labeled (e.g., "My Song Version 2") with the exact date and time, so you always know you're picking the right one. Most recent versions appear at the top. Of course, you can still edit any of the auto-filled fields if you've made changes.

    New: Production Stage Slider & Production-Only Reviews

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    Two powerful new submission options: 1. Production Stage Slider Tell us exactly where you are in the process: • Rough Demo → Focus on songwriting potential, not production quality • Production in Progress → Get direction for your next production decisions • Finished Master → Full professional production critique 2. Production-Only Mode Lyrics locked in? Skip the lyric analysis entirely and get focused production feedback. Perfect for dialing in your final mix. Important: When using Production-Only mode on a song you've submitted before, link it to your previous version so the AI stays consistent with your lyric choices.

    January 6, 2026

    Hear Your Review Spoken by Keith

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    You can now hear your song review read aloud in Keith Mohr's own voice! After your song has been refined, click the "Hear Review" button to generate a personalized audio narration of your feedback. Keith walks you through your scores, highlights what's working, and delivers coaching insights - all spoken naturally using advanced AI voice synthesis. Pro tip: Click the button and give it about 30 seconds to generate. Then sit back and listen as Keith reads through your full review.

    January 5, 2026

    Score Distribution Stats

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    We added, "Where You Stand" feature shows the percentage of songs in each score bracket (90+, 80s, 70s, 60s, etc.). View it on your Dashboard to see how your scores compare, or check the Leaderboard for the overall distribution. Your average score is highlighted with your percentile ranking so you know exactly where you stack up!

    January 3, 2026

    Enhanced Lyric Guidance (Prevents AI Rewrites) 🚫✨

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    Issue Fixed: Some reviews inadvertently crossed into rewriting lyrics for songwriters, undermining their creative ownership. Update Deployed: Added a CRITICAL "NEVER WRITE LYRICS FOR THE USER" directive to all AI prompts—including written reviews, review chats, general chats, and voice coaching sessions. Impact: AI now sparks inspiration through provocative questions and nurturing prompts that amplify your unique voice—never by writing for you. This ensures authentic, songwriter-led refinements across SongRefiners.com! 🎤💡

    🎉 Big News: "Novelty" Genre Just Dropped! 🎉

    Announcement
    After spotting an epic novelty song submission, we've cranked up the fun by adding a brand-new "Novelty" genre! 😄 This one's a total game-changer—its judging criteria flips the script from all other genres for laugh-out-loud accuracy! When creators pick "Novelty", reviewers will dive in like comedy pros: ✅ Judge it as hilarious entertainment, not a heartfelt ballad! ✅ Score crystal-clear concepts, gut-busting humor power, and that irresistible sing-along vibe! 🎤😂 ✅ Spotlight 3-5 genius elements that are NAILED—don't touch 'em! ⭐ ✅ Amp up the funnier, more shareable magic—skip the sappy emotions! 📱🚀 ✅ Nod to comedy hit legends like "The Streak" or "Eat It" for inspo! 🎸 This razor-sharp criteria locks in spot-on reviews for Novelty bangers—get ready for the giggles!

    🎹 Instrumental Submissions Now Supported!

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    Producers and composers, this one's for you! You can now submit pure instrumentals for AI-powered feedback. Select "Instrumental" as your genre and the lyrics field disappears—our reviewer shifts into sync-licensing mode, evaluating Melody/Hook, Arrangement, Production, Emotional Arc, and Commercial Potential. Instrumentals have huge sync licensing potential for TV, film, ads, and games. Same detailed timestamp feedback, now tailored for tracks without vocals.

    December 26, 2025

    Hit Songs Radio Integration

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    Members can now get their best reviewed songs featured on Hit Songs Radio! Here's how it works: • Add your top-rated songs to your "My Pitches" page • Songs are automatically submitted for consideration • Selected songs get airplay on HitSongsRadio.com, reaching music lovers and industry professionals This exclusive member benefit gives your music additional exposure beyond Song Refiners. Visit your dashboard to learn more about getting your songs on the radio.

    December 24, 2025

    You can now track your progress by genre!

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    The new Genre Filter lets you view your stats for specific genres you’ve submitted songs in. By default, it’s set to “All,” but you can narrow it down to any genre you’ve worked in to see how you’re performing in that category. It’s an easy way to monitor your growth and strengths across different musical styles.

    December 21, 2025

    New Feature - Pitches 💥

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    We’re excited to introduce our brand-new “Pitches” section! 🎶 This dynamic directory showcases members who’ve added songs to their "My Pitches" profiles — ranked by their overall song review ratings. It’s the perfect place to discover amazing new songwriters, explore fresh music, and see who’s climbing the charts in our community. Dive in now! Tap “Pitches” in our header or mobile menu to start exploring.

    December 20, 2025

    Title: 🎉 Introducing The Refinery — Your All-Access Songwriting Membership

    Announcement
    The Refinery is here! A game-changing membership for serious songwriters who want to elevate their craft, get seen by the industry, and connect with fellow Refiners. What's included: 🎯 My Pitches Page — Your own professional pitch page at songrefiners.com/pitch/yourname. Think SoundCloud meets Linktree, built for pitching! Showcase your best reviewed songs, add social links, and share a single URL with A&R reps, publishers, and music supervisors. 🔒 Private Access Codes — Lock individual songs with unique codes. Perfect for exclusive pitches — only the people you share the code with can listen. 📊 Listener Analytics — See who's listening, how long they're engaged, and which songs are getting the most attention. Know when an industry contact is interested! ⭐ Industry Feedback & Ratings — Let contacts leave star ratings and comments on your songs — no account needed on their end. Build credibility with real industry reactions. ✨ 50 Credits Every Month — That's $50 in value deposited monthly! Use them for AI song reviews, voice coaching, or however you want. 👥 Weekly Google Meetups with Keith Mohr — Join fellow members every Tuesday at 7PM CT for live discussions, feedback, and networking with Song Refiners founder Keith Mohr. 🌐 Keith's Industry Network — As a Refiner, Keith personally shares your pitch page with his network of industry contacts including publishers, sync licensing agents, and music supervisors. Early Adopter Pricing: $29.99/mo (Increases to $39.99 on Jan 1, 2026!) 🔒 Lock in this rate FOREVER when you join now. Cancel anytime. No commitment. Just pure songwriting fuel. See a live pitch page example → https://www.songrefiners.com/pitch/keith

    December 19, 2025

    New Name, Same Mission — Introducing SONGREFINERS!

    Announcement
    We’ve officially changed our name to SONGREFINERS to better capture what we’re all about: helping songwriters craft songs with greater value and impact. Our high-tech, high-touch approach delivers real, honest feedback to help you unlock each song’s full potential in today’s music industry.

    December 11, 2025

    AI Song Coach - Interactive Coaching Sessions

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    Introducing AI Song Coach — your personal coaching session inside every review! Now you can chat directly with an AI coach that knows your song, your scores, and all your feedback. Ask specific questions like "What exactly should I change in the bridge?" or "How can I strengthen my hook?" and get tailored, actionable advice. Each session gives you 10 message exchanges for just 1 credit, with the option to continue for more. Your conversation history is saved, so you can pick up where you left off. This is like having a Nashville A&R exec on call — without the attitude.

    Demo Reviews Now Focus on Potential, Not Performance

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    When you submit a rough demo or work tape, we no longer critique your vocal performance, pitch, or instrumental playing — it's just a demo! Instead, the "Production" category becomes "Potential" and provides a creative direction roadmap: recommended instrumentation, production style, mood, and specific tips for generating your song in Suno or briefing a studio producer. Your demo review is now a planning document to help you take your song to the next level.

    December 10, 2025

    Song Context for Full Song Submissions

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    You can now provide optional context about your song's story, concept, or meaning when submitting full songs (previously only available for lyrics-only submissions). This helps our AI reviewer better understand abstract or unusual lyrics, resulting in more accurate and relevant feedback.

    Upgraded to Gemini 3 Pro AI

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    Our review engine has been upgraded from Gemini 2.5 Pro to the next-generation Gemini 3 Pro Preview model. Expect enhanced audio understanding, improved reasoning for complex musical analysis, and more nuanced feedback on your songs.

    Smarter, More Personalized Reviews 🧠✨

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    We just leveled up! 🚀 Two new "Creative Contribution" sliders let you tell us how much of your song is AI-generated vs. human-created — for both lyrics AND music/production. Replaced some Suno stems with real guitar? Tweaked AI lyrics to add your personal touch? Now our reviewer knows and adjusts feedback accordingly. More context = more relevant, actionable insights for YOUR unique creative workflow! 🎤🔥

    Review Us, Get Credits!

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    🌟 Love sharing your thoughts? Get rewarded for it! 💬 Rate your reviews and drop us a quick comment 💡—for every 5 songs you review, you’ll earn **1 FREE comp song review credit!** 🎶🙌 Keep the feedback coming and watch those credits stack up! 🔥

    Personalities For Each Genre

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    Genre-specific reviewer personas are now implemented. Reviews will communicate in a voice tailored to each genre—Nashville warmth for Country, urban authenticity for Hip-Hop, faith-informed encouragement for Gospel/Christian, festival energy for EDM, and so on across all 20 genres

    December 7, 2025

    Revision Encouragement

    Improvement
    For scores under 90, reviews now include a personalized call-to-action encouraging you to apply feedback and resubmit as a revision to track your improvement.

    Revision-Aware AI Feedback

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    When you submit a revision, the AI now compares it directly to your previous version - noting improvements, persistent issues, and score changes. Track your progress like never before.

    Tougher, More Honest Reviews

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    Reviews now use calibrated scoring where 70 means "competent but unremarkable." Our AI evaluates like a seasoned A&R executive - tough love from someone who genuinely wants you to succeed.