Discover how to easily migrate from Spotify to a self-hosted music library, maintaining all your favorite music and discovering new tracks effortlessly.
Migrating your extensive music collection from Spotify to a self-hosted library is simpler than you think. Here’s how you can smoothly transfer and manage your music library locally:
Downloading Music from Spotify:
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Zotify and Votify are highly recommended for downloading music directly from Spotify. Both tools allow you to download songs in high-quality 320kbps audio format, provided you have a premium account. Find these tools on their [GitHub page].
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Alternative tools include spotDL, useful for downloading entire playlists straight to your SSD.
Recommended Setup for Self-Hosting:
- Lidarr + Soulseek + Soularr: A powerful combination with an intuitive interface for obtaining virtually any music track.
- Plex & Plexamp: Stream your music anywhere effortlessly, making your local server feel just like Spotify. You can even add your Netflix content and enjoy an extensive home entertainment experience.
- Jellyfin: A completely free, open-source alternative to Plex, Jellyfin provides self-hosted streaming without central servers, giving you full control over your media library.
- Navidrome: Ideal for local music hosting, providing a seamless user experience comparable to Spotify.
Finding New Music Effortlessly:
- RSS Feeds: Follow music blogs such as Right Chord Music Blog, Stereofox, Ear To The Ground Music, EARMILK, Alfitude, Indie Shuffle, and EQ Music Blog.
- Subreddits: Explore dedicated music communities like r/indieheads, r/popheads, r/rap, and more for music recommendations.
- Music Discovery Platforms: Utilize websites like Last.fm, RateYourMusic, and Musicboard, or playlist generators such as Chosic and Hype Machine.
- AI and Telegram Bots: Use AI tools to discover similar artists or leverage Telegram bots like Deezload for easy music downloads.
Advanced Tips:
- FLAC Audio: If you prefer lossless quality, use Soulseek to download genuine high-quality FLAC files. Avoid software that converts MP3 to FLAC, as the resulting files won’t truly be lossless.
- Symfonium: Perfect for Android users to stream music stored in cloud services (Google Drive, Mega, Box.net). Compress your library to Opus format for easier streaming without sacrificing quality.
- Scrobbling: Integrate services like Last.fm or ListenBrainz with your player for personalized music recommendations based on your listening habits.
- Radio Paradise: Ideal for discovering new music across various genres, completely free and ad-free.
Migrating your Spotify library to a self-hosted solution not only offers freedom and control but enhances your music discovery experience, keeping your music accessible anytime, anywhere.
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