New releases are added into a dedicated playlist that the app creates allowing you to listen through all of your new releases uninterupted.
You can also create your own playlists and filter new releases into them by artists, labels and even genres.
We'll also notify you of any upcoming releases we discover for your artists.
No card required.
If you enjoy the app, subscription is just 1.99 per month or 20 per year. No minimum term, you can cancel any time.
Also available for 1.99 per month, or 20 per year. You can choose your local or preferred currency at the point of payment.
For users of the previous version of the app
(Android users pre Sept 24th 2024, iOS users pre Oct 8th 2024).
What's going on?!
There is a new version of the app available, which you need to login to in order to activate your new account. The existing service will no longer process new releases from Nov 1st 2024.
The app has been completely rebuilt and new features added, including support for multiple playlists that you can filter new releases into. You can set up notifications of new releases for whole labels, the upcoming releases section is back up and running, and there is also a new web version of the app, accessible here at www.crabhands.com.
How do I use the new version of the app?
You just need to login to the new version of the mobile app, or the new web app here, using your Spotify login details (or via Google or Facebook) as normal, and there'll be a brief set up process as your new account is created and your active artists and account data brought across from the old version.
Once logged in you will be asked for your email address. This is just required so that I can contact you regarding your free trial and your subscription, if you choose to subscribe.
Why has a subscription been introduced?
crabhands was launched in 2017, and has always been free to install and use. However, as the number of users has increased, along with hosting costs, a small subscription has become necessary to continue support and development of the app. Hopefully you enjoy the new version and find the subscription reasonable value.
Will I get a free trial?
Yes, as an existing user, when you first login your 14 day free trial will be started so that you can try out the new version and see if you want to subscribe. If you do then you'll just need to login to the web version of the app to set up your subscription.
Do I need to use the new web version of the app?
If you prefer to continue using the mobile app that's fine, all of the functionality is available in both platforms of the app. To subscribe and manage your subscription however you will need to use the web app.
What has happened to the festivals section?
Unfortunately the data source for this became unavailable some time ago so this section of the app has laid dormant since then, as you'd probably noticed! So for now it has been removed while an alternative source is found - I hope to have it back up and running in the near future.
crabhands was started out of a passion for creating an effective way to keep track of and enjoy new music. We hope you enjoy the app, and if so, please rate us at the App Store or Google Play!
