Gracenote Error 0x0, 2024

ITunes 12.13.1.3 (checked for updates, none offered)

OS: Windows 11 (all updates)

SCENARIO:

• Ripping CDs for the last few weeks (upgrading to higher bit rate), several hundred so far, all okay
• This morning, after a few dozen rips, I can't get disc info. Try the gear icon, Get Track Names, receive the 0x0 error. Tried several discs.

THINGS I'VE TRIED

• Rooted router and modem. Upgraded router firmware.
• Added both www.gracenote.com and service.gracenote.com to whitelist in MalwareBytes Premium. Note that I can get the Gracenote home page in a browser (it's not down).
• Tried another computer on the same network, same error.
• Windows Media Player also does not get disc info (but I think Microsoft no longer provides this service), so the old hack listed in these community pages (load WMP first, iTunes works) does not work
• VLC player DOES get the info, including CD cover art. I have no idea what service they use.

Has Apple and Gracenote stopped their relationship?

Is Gracenote simply down and will return this service soon?

I am half-way through this re-ripping of my library process. It would be a bummer if I had to find another way to rip, then add separately to my iTunes library.

Chris