Artist Folder Name ignored when reorganizing/renaming files #3379

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opened 2026-02-20 13:08:52 -05:00 by deekerman · 0 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 13:08:52 -05:00

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Originally created by @Ltty on GitHub (Jan 26, 2024).

Is there an existing issue for this?

I have searched the existing open and closed issues

Current Behavior

Artist Folder Format: {Artist NameFirstCharacter}/{Artist CleanName}
Root Folder: /Music/

When renaming/reorganizing music, music is placed in /music/Artist Name/

Expected Behavior

Artist Folder Format: {Artist NameFirstCharacter}/{Artist CleanName}
Root Folder: /Music/

When renaming/reorganizing music, music should be placed in /music/A/Artist Name/

Steps To Reproduce

Go to Library
Select Artists
Select All
Rename Files
Organize

Environment

- OS: Ubuntu 20.04
- Lidarr: 2.0.7.3849
- Docker Install: No
- Using Reverse Proxy: No
- Browser: Chrome
- Database: Sqlite 3.37.2

What branch are you running?

Master

Trace Logs?

lidarr.trace.txt

Trace Logs have been provided as applicable. Reports may be closed if the required logs are not provided.

I have read and followed the steps in the wiki link above and provided the required trace logs - the logs contain trace - that are relevant and show this issue.

Originally created by @Ltty on GitHub (Jan 26, 2024). ### Is there an existing issue for this? - [X] I have searched the existing open and closed issues ### Current Behavior Artist Folder Format: {Artist NameFirstCharacter}/{Artist CleanName} Root Folder: /Music/ When renaming/reorganizing music, music is placed in /music/Artist Name/ ### Expected Behavior Artist Folder Format: {Artist NameFirstCharacter}/{Artist CleanName} Root Folder: /Music/ When renaming/reorganizing music, music should be placed in /music/A/Artist Name/ ### Steps To Reproduce 2. Go to Library 3. Select Artists 4. Select All 5. Rename Files 6. Organize ### Environment ```markdown - OS: Ubuntu 20.04 - Lidarr: 2.0.7.3849 - Docker Install: No - Using Reverse Proxy: No - Browser: Chrome - Database: Sqlite 3.37.2 ``` ### What branch are you running? Master ### Trace Logs? [lidarr.trace.txt](https://github.com/Lidarr/Lidarr/files/14068593/lidarr.trace.txt) ### Trace Logs have been provided as applicable. Reports may be closed if the required logs are not provided. - [X] I have read and followed the steps in the wiki link above and provided the required trace logs - the logs contain `trace` - that are relevant and show this issue.