Project notes
Updates
Heard of You is an evolving project. This page shares product progress, feature updates, and beta milestones.
Current beta
Current status
Known issues
- Some sync features may still behave differently across providers and browsers.
- Spotify may also create more than one playlist after adding new music in a new session.
- Link circulation does not seem to be working yet, so users cannot be approved or denied through the owner dashboard.
Next steps
- Continue improving reliability and provider specific flows.
- We are currently working on a product demo.
- We are also working toward iOS and Android apps.
From the beginning, we have wanted this project to grow into something the wider community can use, and build on.
An open-source version is still part of that vision. For now, while the platform is still in an early stage, the current version will remain closed and all rights are reserved until we feel confident in its functionality, design, and direction.
March 29, 2026
Memorial feature rollout
We have rolled out the first version of the Memorials feature. I am excited about this part of Heard of You and the sharing functions it begins to introduce into the project.
This is the first rollout of this feature, so I expect there are still bugs and rough spots we need to fix. If you run into issues or need help troubleshooting, please email contact@heardofyou.org.
I also understand that privacy matters even more here. Memorial pages still require Google sign-in and invite access, and we will keep refining the privacy and moderation side of this experience as the feature develops.
March 28, 2026
A note on what shaped this project
As this project slowly begins to move beyond its earliest stage, I have been thinking about how it started and what shaped it. That reflection feels true to what Heard of You has always been about. This year, as I finish my undergraduate degree, I have found myself thinking more seriously about the ideas that have stayed with me over time and what it means to finally try to build something from them.
A large part of that story comes back to music. From a young age, music shaped the way I understood memory, connection, and expression. Over time, that stayed with me and became a big part of what inspired this project. Heard of You grew from the belief that music can carry parts of our lives in a way few other things can, and from the desire to build something that treats those memories with care.
March 27, 2026
Beta update 0.2
Beta update 0.2 is live. It improves the core music memory flow and cleans up parts of the login experience.
March 26, 2026
Domain launch and rebrand
We are launching the domain heardofyou.org. This is a full rebrand and marks the inflection point in our journey as we officially begin rolling out.
January 7, 2026
Full beta launch
Heard of You enters full beta launch with a more complete experience, including cross save improvements and working Google functionality. This version focuses on making the app more usable, more connected, and more stable across key flows.
November 29, 2025
First alpha
The first alpha version of Heard of You is now live. This version introduces the first working memory flow and early support for core music based interactions.
September 1, 2025
Still moving under the hood
The project is still moving under the hood, but I wanted to take some time to share a quick update. Today I do not have a major feature update, but I can confirm that within the next three months we should be able to see the first alpha build.
July 2, 2025
One year update
I am truly grateful for the inquiries, thoughtful questions, and feedback this project has received in its early stage. It has meant a great deal to see people take the time to explore the idea and share their thoughts. That encouragement has not gone unnoticed.
At this time, I am not able to share any new updates or a development timeline. Still, I want to acknowledge the patience and understanding people have shown as this early version continues to take shape. Your support matters, and I sincerely appreciate you following along.
This project has always been connected to memory, meaning, and the people who stay with us. In that sense, In My Life feels like a fitting note to end on. Thank you for being here.
February 2025
Early build preparation
I am preparing for development by reviewing the core user flow, deciding what the first version needs most, and keeping the project focused on a clean first experience.
January 2025
Structure and feature planning
I am refining the main feature set and narrowing the first version to a smaller and more realistic scope. The focus right now is building a simple foundation first.
November 2024
Early planning progress
I am organizing the project into clearer parts, including memory creation, music service connections, and privacy considerations. The goal is to move from idea to a workable plan.
September 2024
Concept refinement
I am working on the basic direction of the project, including the overall flow, user experience goals, and the first rough ideas for how a personal studio could work.
July 2024
Early vision
I am starting to shape the idea for Heard of You as a music based memory project. The early focus is on the core idea, how memories connect to songs, and what the experience should feel like.