Euphonica, a newly developed MPD (Music Player Daemon) client, is transforming the way Linux users experience music. Created by developer Huỳnh Thiện Khiêm, this Rust-based application is designed to satisfy those looking for a visually appealing and feature-rich music player.
What is MPD?
MPD is an audio server popular among Linux users, known for its lightweight nature and high configurability. It runs as a background service, allowing users to stream music via various clients connected to the server. While generally set up on a remote server, MPD can also be installed locally, though this setup can be less intuitive for individual users.
Euphonica: An Impressive Frontend
Euphonica distinguishes itself with a stylish interface that features sharp album art and animations, supported by a fast background blur powered by libblur. The engaging user experience goes alongside a wide range of functionalities:
- Responsive GTK4/libadwaita interface
- MPRIS integration
- Asynchronous large collection searches
- Multi-selection browsing by album, artist, and folders
- Playlist browsing, creating, and editing
- Fetching album art and synced lyrics from third-party sources
- Spectrum visualizer and audio quality indicators
- Customizable UI accent colors derived from album art
While Euphonica brings an eye-catching aesthetic to MPD clients, it is still in beta, which might affect its reliability for Ubuntu users. Currently, it lacks a stable Flatpak release, but builds are available through Nixpkg and AUR. Users can also follow instructions on GitHub to compile their own versions.
In the realm of music players, Euphonica is set to attract fans of stylish UIs who appreciate a sophisticated way to enjoy their music collections. For more details, you can visit the GitHub page or follow the project updates.