About Music Found

A modern web-based music player inspired by the Microsoft Zune, built for control, nostalgia, and personal expression.

Music Found is a self-hosted music player designed to let you manage and enjoy your collection your way. Upload your music, customize metadata, organize playlists, and associate visuals—album art, GIFs, or video clips—to create a richer listening experience. With an integrated EQ, waveform visualization, and a secure API for future expansion, it's a passion project bridging the gap between nostalgia and modern web tech.

Why I Built This

I wanted more than just a playlist scrubber. I missed the tactile feel of organizing music visually—the way Zune's UI celebrated album art and discovery. Streaming services don't always respect how I associate sounds with memories, visuals, or even specific EQ settings. Music Found is my answer: a place to tweak metadata, boost bass for hip-hop, crisp up vocals for jazz, or pair a song with a GIF that captures its vibe.

Technical Stack

• Backend: Ruby on Rails (API + Admin)
• Frontend: Turbo Frames for seamless navigation, Stimulus for interactivity
• Database: PostgreSQL (for relational metadata)
• Storage: AWS S3 (scalable audio/image hosting)
• Deployment: Heroku (easy CI/CD setup)
• Extras: Waveform visualization, WavesurferJS, Devise/Rails-secured API endpoints

Features

• Upload and tag music, artists, and albums
• Custom metadata editing (even after upload)
• Playlist creation with drag-and-drop
• Audio waveform visualization
• Parametric EQ for fine-tuned listening
• Associate images/GIFs/video clips with tracks
• Admin dashboard for bulk management
• Secure API for future mobile app integration

Music Found is a love letter to the way music should feel: personal, tactile, and yours.