Bye Spotify: Building My Own Music Streaming Stack

Tired of Spotify's paltry artist payouts, fake artists, and creepy age verification? This author built a self-hosted music streaming solution offering superior sound quality, full ownership of their music, and enhanced privacy. The core components include the Navidrome music server, Lidarr for library management, and Last.fm/ListenBrainz for discovery. This setup not only improves the listening experience but also allows for more direct support of artists.