Musicboard’s Recent Outages Spark Community Concern and Support
Musicboard, a popular music discovery and recommendation app, has recently faced a series of technical challenges that have left its dedicated user base seeking answers and support. Over the past several months, users have reported intermittent outages, the website going offline, and notably, the disappearance of the Android app from the Google Play Store.
These disruptions have raised concerns among Musicboard’s community, which, while relatively small, is highly engaged. According to data from Appfigures, the app has been downloaded approximately 462,000 times to date. In response to the lack of official communication regarding these issues, users have turned to platforms like Reddit to share information, recommend alternative services, and offer mutual support.
In an effort to address the growing unease, a group of users initiated the Help Save Musicboard campaign. Led by a user known as Lavarini, this volunteer-driven initiative aims to raise awareness about the app’s current challenges and advocate for its continued operation. The group emphasizes the importance of maintaining an independent platform for music enthusiasts to discover and discuss their favorite tracks and albums.
TechCrunch reached out to Musicboard for clarification on the situation. In response, the company provided a brief statement:
> App is not shut down. The servers had temporary downtime, which has now been quickly fixed. And we’re working together with the Google Play team to get the app back up there. The app wouldn’t shut down without a respectful timeline for the users and official communication. App is staying live.
Despite this assurance, the statement did not address the underlying causes of the outages or provide a detailed plan for preventing future disruptions. Follow-up inquiries from TechCrunch remained unanswered, leaving users with lingering questions about the app’s long-term stability.
The founders of Musicboard, Johannes Vermandois and Erik Heimer, have been involved in other ventures, including the development of Frank AI, an artificial intelligence application. In September 2024, a potential acquisition of Frank AI by Freedom Holdings, Inc. was terminated, adding another layer of complexity to the founders’ business endeavors. Additionally, their company, Dreamsands, Inc., operates Helm, an AI-driven therapy app.
The Help Save Musicboard initiative continues to advocate for transparency and communication from the app’s developers. Lavarini, representing the group, stated that their efforts aim to support awareness and discussion around the long-term sustainability of the indie app Musicboard and its community.
As the situation unfolds, Musicboard users remain hopeful for a resolution that ensures the app’s continued operation and the preservation of their data. The community’s proactive stance highlights the value they place on the platform and their desire to see it thrive despite recent challenges.
