Spotify and YouTube Music are convenient until you start noticing the cracks. Tracks disappear when licensing deals fall through, algorithms push convenience over your own preferences, and anything you download is just a temporary rental you don’t really own. If you’ve been frustrated by any of that, self-hosting your music library is worth looking into. There’s a great app that runs on surprisingly modest hardware while giving you full control over your collection, your metadata, and your listening habits. If you’re frustrated with Spotify, it’s time to switch.
