Alternate-Zone Blog

Some features may be disabled

Bloodcrave — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:38:01 +0100

The member and artist radio stations are currently disabled.As well the "Galler chooser" and video downloads.These features are disabled during our coming updates which contains some new cool features.Note: your settings for these features are not deleted!We're also working on some code optimization, in order to make the site more dynamic and increase our server load.In other news; Rhys, our interviewer posted some cool interviews with LAB, Alogia, AqME and Sonic Syndicate, check it out on the interviews page.

Server issues solved + Radio

Bloodcrave — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:55:17 +0100

We're sorry for the downtime last days.We had some issues with the domain host. Everything works fine now ;-) Concerning the planned updates for this month; all updates will be released next month. In other news we launched a beta radio station with live streams.If you have a band account you can add your songs to the playlist by uploading them to your profile.

Layout fixed + Twitter

Bloodcrave — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:11:37 +0100

As you can see we fixed the layout, so it fits now to your screen resolution without the white "bars" between it. We're also working on some other layout fixes and updates which will be integrated in the next couple of months. For our "twitters" we've created our own Twitter page, check it out and follow us on twitter! our page is surprisingly: alternatezone

We're back

Bloodcrave — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:58:38 +0100

We're back!! sorry for the inactivity last month.I'm still working on the final re-design with the new control panel but since I have a new job in the music industry I can't work 5 days a week on the website. I'll do my best to keep everything running. I will release some new updates next month including a forum!

Pit-Stop event

Bloodcrave — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:43:52 +0100

Nervecell and God Dethroned interviews posted

Bloodcrave — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:18:05 +0100

New interviews posted by Rhys. He caught up with the boys from Nervecell who talked about their artwork and how they meet.Nervecell is currently on tour through Europe.Check out the interview here.Check out the interview with God Dethroned here. In other news we are currently working on new updates including a Youtube feature and "friend updates" which allows you to see your friends activity on the site.

Youtube videos supported [BETA]

Bloodcrave — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:27:07 +0100

Youtube videos are supported now.It's currently only available for beta band testers in their control panel.If it works fine we will release it for all users including the members! Check it out: http://alternate-zone.com/Brian

Upload progress fix

Bloodcrave — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:21:00 +0100

The upload progress meter works fine now!When you upload a new file a progress bar will show up to show you how much kb/mb theres already uploaded.In other news we have temporarily disabled the e-mail notifications during our maintenance on the mail server. You can still signup for a new member or artist account.Update: Mail notifications are enabled now!

Server migration successful

Bloodcrave — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:38:13 +0100

The new server is up and running.All the files are restored. Sorry for the long downtime for some users, but each provider had to update their DNS server before the IP changes took effect.The upload progress meter does not work at the moment, I am working to get it fixed.

Server migration #2

Bloodcrave — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:34:12 +0100

Tonight at 08.00PM (GMT +01.00) we will migrate the server again.All the permission issues are solved.If everything goes as it should be we will back online between 10.00PM and 11.00PM.

Server status

Bloodcrave — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:03:52 +0100

The migration today failed, causes some unix directory permissions.We will fix the server software and try to migrate all the files again later this week. Keep checking out for the date and time.

Server maintenance

Bloodcrave — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:40:43 +0100

Tonight at 9.00PM (GMT+01.00) We will take the website offline for a few hours in order to create a full up-to-date back-up of all your files, messages, settings, etc.The back-up will be restored on a other server which is located near our living area. This allow us to fix server issues in a few minutes instead of hours. The new server has more free space and should react faster on remote requests.We expect that the site is running back at midnight around 01.00AM (GMT+01.00).

Maintenance

Bloodcrave — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:06:53 +0100

Important!Website can be offline during maintenance.We are working on some updates for our beta team and our users When we're doen with the new features our beta team will test it for a couple of days. After a successful beta period we'll launch the updates for our bands and members.The update include new features and some lay-out fixes.A better Twitter feature is already in a beta stadium and will be released soon as possible.

Create your own Google results

Bloodcrave — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:08:32 +0100

Want to create your own Google results for your profile? It is possible now!Modify your profile now to change your Google results title and description. There are two new fiels in your control panel which allows you to insert your own title and description.Note: This is only available for bands and it can take 3 months before your changes are made in Google.In other news we fixed some lay-out issues, special thanx to Lordbone aka Recon for helping us.

Account updates

Bloodcrave — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:21:04 +0100

Premium member accounts are now available!Check your "extra" tab in your control panel.Also some changes are made to the profiles. Now you can see what kind of account you have i.e a free member or a premium member account. Further I included a new div box with the links to your website and/or Myspace. Enter your link information on your profile by modifying your profile.In other news i am working on some new RSS feeds for events, songs, videos, blogs, items, ect. which can be set to multiply accounts.UPDATE: added a page with the premium members go to: members -> premium members".

Twitter

Bloodcrave — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:10:16 +0100

On request we added a Twitter module.If you have a Twitter account you can automatically download your tweets to your profile, no password will be ask!Go to your control panel and modify your profile.You see some new options, Twitter username, How many tweets you want to show and do you want to add your tweets to your profile.Check it out and let me know what you think of it.

New layout and profile theme

Bloodcrave — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:24:00 +0100

Today we'll launched the new lay-out for the website.This lay-out is optimized for our artists and members.The profiles are more userfriendly and we added some extra features.Please report bugs to Deadbully.In other news we are working on some contests, all suggestions are welcome. and if you don't have our optimized toolbar, get it now end of April we remove the bonus features for our toolbar users. hint: if you install our toolbar you can singup for a free premium artist account!

SZIGET festival August 10-17th

Bloodcrave — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:28:20 +0100

SZIGET Festival August 10-17th. Line-up:Prodigy, Fatboy slim, Pendulum, Ska-P, Placebo, Armin van Buuren and many more to be announcement!Tickets:http://www.sziget.huEurope:http://www.sziget.hu/festival_english/ticket/vendors

Gadget Application

Bloodcrave — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:42:02 +0100

Right now you can search for bands from your browser!With our new improved toolbar you get access to features that aren't available on the website.The toolbar is free, private and secure it includes our latest news from our community and the latest updates on our toolbar community, you can leave comments on the news items and we added a pop-up block to prevent you from dangerous content on the web.The first 100 toolbar users can access a special feature which is only available at the toolbar. Check out the improved toolbar and enjoy all the new features.Once again to everyone who already use the toolbar, thanks for you support to this community!Download the toolbar

Youtube upload feature (beta)

Bloodcrave — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:31:28 +0100

We are working on a new video upload progress.When you upload a video, your video will automatically show up on our Youtube account.if you are against this objection send me a inbox and I will remove the video from our Youtube account.After the official release of this feature you can during the upload progress tick a box with "Don't show this video on youtube".

Away message

Bloodcrave — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:01:58 +0100

I'm sorry too announce that I will not be available till February 23th.During some other activities on a personal level I'm not enabled to work on the website.I hope you understand my decision, and if you have any questions or problems concerning Alternate-Zone you can send an e-mail to: support@alternate-zone.com and the other staff will help you. Cheers,Brian Veltman.

File "slurper" + new layout

Bloodcrave — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:06:16 +0100

Got a new feature added for artists!Artist can now "import" a .mp3 file from a url into their profile.to access the new feature go to your control panel and click on the "extra" menu link and select the "file slurper".Note: you can only slurp a file which ends with a .mp3 extension, other values will be ignored.i.e: http://domain.com/files/song.mp3 works, http://domain.com/index.php?d&file_id=1 won't work!We're also working on a new layout for the whole website, which looks cleaner and which shows some more band related stuff like; band items, latest band blogs and some recommended bands.If you guys have some suggestions / ideas, feel free to contact us or post a comment on this message.

New account type available!

Bloodcrave — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:18:40 +0100

Released a new account type today for managers and record labels.If you wants sign up for a managers / record label account you should us send a message with your application.We need your full name, e-mailadress and Record label name.click here to send us your application.The new account type will be available in a few weeks for everybody.

Premium accounts and other updates

Bloodcrave — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:05:28 +0100

I changed some code for the spotlights and featured part of the site, bands without an profile image will no longer show up in the spotlight and featured box. To add a profile image to your account go to the control panel and click on the "account info" or "modify artist" button. Also all the new artists who sign up before January 11 will get a free premium membership for 1 year!On January 11 I will release more updates for the members and also release a new account type.

Alternate-Zone on Blogspot, Myspace and Hyves

Bloodcrave — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:05:00 +0100

I made a profile on Blogspot.com, Myspace.com and for the dutch people on Hyves.nl to keep you updated on several websites. Add us to your friends on Myspace / Hyves and if you have a RSS reader you can add our feeds to your reader by clicking the feed image below this message. On our blogspot account we will include some little ads, so you can support the website by clicking on the ads.Vist our Blogspot page or our Myspace / Hyves to show your support.