Soundcloud error, and now I'm blocked

[hemiceni]

Hi community

I set up soundcloud as a music provider following the documentation here
It worked fine for a day or so but then I got this error:

401, message='Attempt to decode JSON with unexpected mimetype: ', url='https://api-v2.soundcloud.com/search?q=paul&variant_ids=&facet=model&client_id=###&limit=8&offset=...

(the rest of the error was cut off)

Realising it wasn't logging in I tried to follow the setup docs again.

Went to soundcloud > logged out > opened inspect > attempted to log in > got this popup

⛔️ You have been blocked

We detected unusual activity from your device or network.

Reasons may include:

Rapid taps or clicks
JavaScript disabled or not working
Automated (bot) activity on your network (IP xx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
Use of developer or inspection tools
Need help? Submit feedback.

I did a search in here and could see it happening to anyone before. I've never had an issue with soundhound before setting up MA.

I'm also very nervous about having spotify as a provider too. Advice appreciated

[OzGav]

Sorry to hear that. We have never heard of that before. I can only suggest you follow their instructions to get unblocked and try again.

[OzGav]

I see above you typed Soundhound twice. Confirm we are talking about SOUNDCLOUD?

[hemiceni]

Sorry for the confusion there. I am definitely talking about soundcloud. (Cant believe i did that,)

[OzGav]

No probs. I am not going to be much more help as this is a Soundcloud problem but I will loop in @robsonke in case he has any ideas

[robsonke]

Not really, though I had this blocking message a few times too. About a year ago I think, but it's just temporary. I dont think it's due to MA, as I use it daily with Soundcloud. So give it a bit of time.

[myawou]

@hemiceni did it work ? if yes how much time did it take ?

[udrr]

Look, I know that this is from a long time ago, but a solution to this problem is to clear your cookies or cache for SoundCloud, it fixed this error when I got this message today, but it only works sometimes from experience 😅