Song identification works best with a recording. These communities accept hums, partial lyrics, and links to the video where you heard the track.
Where to ask
Best for: Hummed melodies, clips and half-remembered tracks.
Why it fits: Its rules are written around song-identification requests and link a guide to searching before you post.
Rules to know before posting:
- Read “Ways To Identify Songs Before Posting” in its wiki.
- Use a descriptive title (era, genre, artist type or similar).
- Record a hum on a voice recorder instead of only writing “la la”.
- Do not repeat the same request more than once every 10 days; mark it “Answered!” once solved.
Read r/NameThatSong’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: A smaller second place to ask.
Why it fits: Its public description: “A sub for identifying songs/albums/artist”
Rules to know before posting:
- Link the song or video sources you mention, with timestamps where possible.
- Flair your post “Solved” once you have the answer.
Read r/WhatsThisSong’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: Songs and anything else you can’t name.
Why it fits: Its public description: “For finding the un-googleable things that are on the tip of your tongue...”
Members in our directory: 2.7M
Rules to know before posting:
- Titles must start with [TOMT]; one question per post.
- Comment on your own post so it is approved.
- Reply “Solved!” to the first correct answer; wait one week before reposting.
Read r/tipofmytongue’s current rules on Reddit
Before you post
- Try a humming-search app first, then post the recording along with what you tried.
- Say where you heard it (show, game, shop, radio) and roughly when.
- Write down any lyric fragment exactly as you remember it, even if unsure.
Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.