For Linux users seeking a straightforward way to “scrobble” music, the new app Turntable is a noteworthy solution. Scrobbling, a term used primarily on platforms like Last.fm and Libre.fm, involves logging the songs you play in real-time. This allows users to create a record of their listening habits and offers insights into their favorite tracks and artists.
Turntable emerges as a universal scrobbling tool that can work with any audio application leveraging MPRIS (Media Player Remote Interface Specification) on Linux. While several popular Linux music players including Rhythmbox, Clementine, Musikcube, and Tauon support Last.fm scrobbling directly, Turntable offers additional flexibility.
For those whose preferred audio applications lack scrobbling features or for users who frequently switch between different players, Turntable serves as a perfect middleman, allowing tracks played through any MPRIS-compatible application to be scrobbled to various services effortlessly. This means you can even log plays from platforms like YouTube without needing to rely on web browser add-ons.
Noteworthy Features of Turntable:
- Scrobbling support for Last.fm, ListenBrainz, and Libre.fm, simultaneously.
- MusicBrainz integration for correcting track titles and artist names.
- Scrobbles tracks after 50% playtime or after 4 minutes, aligning with Last.fm standards.
- Customizable desktop "now playing" controller.
- CLI option available for those preferring not to use a GUI.
Developed by Evangelos “GeopJr” Paterakis, Turntable also acts as a stylish desktop music controller, reminiscent of older applications like CoverGloobus or media mini-players found on Spotify and macOS. Users can customize its appearance, displaying components such as album art, track progress, and more in a variety of styles and modes.
Installation of Turntable
For Linux users interested in tracking their listening across different players, Turntable is a must-try app, reducing the need to sign in separately for each player while also providing an attractive desktop scrobbling tool.
To install, you can find Turntable on Flathub.