How Classification Works

Label & Artist Knowledge Base

How is a track classified?

Every track is scanned to inform its label, and that analysis is combined with human review. Classification is per track, so each track is assessed on its own. We know AI detection is not a perfect science, which is why no label rests on a single automated check.

Who runs the detection?

We work with two independent technology partners to inform our classification decisions.

SoundPatrol combines AI detection, neural fingerprinting, and large-scale audio analysis to help identify synthetic content and tell human-created and AI-generated music apart. Their technology looks at patterns, artifacts, and model-specific signatures within a recording.

SH Labs develops AI music detection technology focused on identifying characteristics commonly associated with generative audio systems. Their analysis examines spectral, harmonic, and temporal patterns within a recording, adding an independent layer of verification.

Can a track's label change?

Yes. If a track is rescanned, reviewed, or successfully disputed, its label is updated to match.

Why does an older release show Not Scanned?

Not Scanned means the track has not been processed through the classification system yet, usually because of its release date. It is a status, not a judgment, and it changes once the track is scanned.