The Narchive is a diverse music encyclopedia written by the broadest group of musical experts
we could find. . . our members.
As we began gathering information for the Narchive, we realized the greatest source of knowledge
about music wasn't just industry insiders. It's the music fans. We recognized ifwe combined both
sources the amount of information we could present would be both comprehensive and staggering.
That is why the Narchive was built.
This is the opportunity to share what you know about your favorite artists and learn about new ones at the same time.
Do you have to contribute?
Not at all! The Narchive is a place where fans can explore and find out more about music. Our archives contain articles and lists ranging from basic artist biographies, discographies, NapsterLinks to songs and photo's to the most detailed accounts of tour dates, guest appearances and the equipment being used. We even have a page dedicated to rumors so you can be the first to find out the latest information about your favorite artist.
Do I have to register to use the Narchive?
Absolutely not! Anyone is free to explore the Narchive to learn more about their favorite artists or discover new ones.
Registered members enjoy the added ability to contribute to The Narchive.
Why should I register?
The Narchive is where music fans can learn more about their favorite artists and share what they know. Anyone can explore the Narchive but only registered members are allowed to make updates and additions.
Registering has other benefits as well, like free music through Napster's free music player. Click here to register.
What are the rules of adding content to the Narchive?
To ensure everyone enjoys their time with us, the Narchive is committed to keeping this site informative fun and suitable for a general audience. As you add content we ask that you keep these general rules in mind:
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Do not add abusive, hateful, threatening or otherwise objectionable material to the Narchive.
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It is prohibited to post material that is illegal or otherwise harmful in any way or that violates third-party rights.
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Advertising for profit or other commercial reasons, campaigning or soliciting is also prohibited
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For a full list of the Narchive terms and conditions, click here.
An article in the Narchive contains incorrect information. Can I fix it?
The Narchive is the people's history of music and sometimes people make mistakes.
If you find erroneous information in a Narchive article, we encourage you to respond
to that article with your comments. To add a comment to an article select the Add
Comment button located in the lower right corner of the article page.
Can I create a page for my band in the Narchive?
YES! The Narchive is about music, not just the music you've heard over and over again on the radio.
This site is designed to be a place where our users can learn more about the artists they know and
love as well as find out about artists who are still climbing the industry ladder. It doesn't matter
what rung you're on, the Narchive welcomes all musical contributions
How do I report a page?
If you find a page with inappropriate material and wish to report it, select the report tab and fill out the online form. The Narchive will investigate and remove any material it deems inappropriate or otherwise unsuitable for this site.
You must be signed-in to report a page.
Search and Browse
How do I Search the Narchive?
If you know what you are looking for in the Narchive, type it in the Search box at the
top of the page and press the Enter key or the Go button.
How do I Browse the Narchive?
To explore the Narchive, select a topic from the Browse drop-down menu. You may view the results alphabetically by selecting the letter you wish to view, by the Top 100 Topics, Newest Editions and the Most Recently Updated.
Adding Content to the Narchive
How do I create a topic in the Narchive?
To create a new topic to the Narchive:
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Select the add new topic link in the upper right corner of the page.
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In the form displayed, enter the title and choose the type of topic you want to add. Topics can be about artists, related people, albums, tracks, decades or genres, scenes and events, places and venues, equipment, music education or other music topics.
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Select the Add Page button.
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Enter the title of the page you are creating in the Page Title field.
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Type your contribution to the Narchive in the area provided and select Submit. You topic will be added to the Narchive and displayed on the page for you to see.
Do I Need to Know a Programming Language to Make Updates?
No. You only need to know how to type. We have a provided a series of tools for you to use to add NapsterLinks, images, change fonts, add links to other web pages, etc.
How Do I Reply To or Comment On an Existing Topic?
To reply to an existing topic, navigate to that topic page and select the Comment
button in the lower right corner.
How Do I Upload an Image to a Narchive Gallery?
The Narchive contains 3 image galleries: Photos, Memorabilia and Album Art.
To upload an image:
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Select the gallery your image should appear in and select the Add a Photo button
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Create a new photo album or select an existing one.
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To Create a New Album, enter an album name in the Please Enter Album Name field at the bottom of the page and select the Submit button. Your album will be created and display on the screen.
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Select the Browse button and find the image you would like to upload
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Enter an image title in the Image Title field
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Enter an image summary in the Image Summary field.
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Select Submit to add your image to the photo album
How Do I Add an Image to an Article?
To add an image to a page:
• Select the Add Image icon at the top of the page.
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Find the image you want to add and select the checkbox next to it. If the image you want is not already uploaded to the Narchive, follow the steps described in How Do I Upload an Image to a Narchive Gallery? (above).
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The image will be inserted once you submit the page.
Note-Only images uploaded to a Narchive image gallery can be added to a page.
Can I Listen To Songs in the Narchive?
Yes, as long as you registered to use the Napster Free Player and are logged in.
Simply select the song link and it will begin playing in the Napster Free Player.
Play limits apply to songs in the Narchive. If you have already listened to a
song 3 times or are outside of the United States and select a NapsterLink in the
Narchive, you will hear a 30-second sample of the song.
How Do I Add a NapsterLink to the Narchive?
To add a NapsterLink:
• Highlight the text you would like to turn into the NapsterLink and select the NapsterLink icon .
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In the pop-up window, select the type of search you would like to perform (search by artist, album or track).
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Type in your search term and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
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Select the song you want by clicking the title and select Save.
Can I Link to Another Page in the Narchive?
Yes. To create a link to another Narchive page:
• As you are editing a page highlight the text you would like to use as your internal link and select the button.
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In the pop-up window, enter your search term in the search box and select the Search button. A list of Narchive pages containing your search term is returned.
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Select the checkbox next to the Narchive page you want to link to and then select the Submit button.
Can I Add Links to External Web Pages?
Yes. To create a link to an external webpage:
• As you are editing a page highlight the text you would like to use as your internal link and select the button.
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Enter the webpage URL you would like to link to in the Enter a Web Site URL field.
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Enter the text you would like to display this link in the Enter a Display Title field.
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