ccMixter Blog: Under Attack and Keeping the Dream Alive

Waking Dreams Secret Mixter: Transforming a Nightmare

The week before Upload Day of the Waking Dreams Secret Mixter our site was viciously attacked by robots. ccMixter was brought down multiple times before our most popular remix event series. But hard work, creativity and persistence of the human spirit prevailed -- and Upload Day came just the same.

"Due to the long hours of dedication from our tech wizard, the commitment of the ccMixter admin team, and with the help of our dedicated community, we patched together a workaround that allowed event participants to continue uploading and listening," remarked Snowflake, the community's leader.

25 original remixes later, Waking Dreams has entered the history books of ccMixter, a legacy that shines light into the dark reality we face if we don't protect our dreams.

We are working on a roadmap for the future of ccMixter

"Even against a malicious attack our music rang out around the globe," exclaimed Kara Square, ccMixter Lead Admin.

Because we're still defending the site, streaming and downloading remain slow and difficult. For the Waking Dreams Secret Mixter we created a playlist on Soundcloud for a smoother listening experience. Members continue to recommend and review tracks on ccMixter.org.

Thank you for your patience during this difficult time. Any support you can contribute will help us rebuild more quickly. Become a monthly Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/ccMixter

We are working on a roadmap for the future of ccMixter and will share more with you soon.

The art of tech and the art of music together will continue to push back and keep the music flowing. We are resilient.