TheAudioDB

API

Free Music Metadata API for Artists, Albums & Tracks

Overview

TheAudioDB is a free RESTful API offering music metadata for artists, albums, and tracks. It provides endpoints to search via artist name, MusicBrainz ID (MBID), album ID, or track ID, returning JSON-formatted responses with details like artist biographies, album artwork, genre tags, track lists, and release dates. Ideal use cases include enhancing music streaming apps, media players, or websites with visual and textual music data—no API key required for basic access, enabling seamless integration into personal or commercial projects needing reliable music metadata.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.theaudiodb.com/api_guide.php')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
No API Key Required
Artist/Album/Track Metadata
MusicBrainz ID Integration
Album Artwork Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is TheAudioDB free to use?

Yes, TheAudioDB is completely free for both personal and commercial applications.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, TheAudioDB does not require an API key to access its core metadata endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses from TheAudioDB are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse in most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to Integrate
⊕ Free for All Use Cases
⊕ Rich Visual & Textual Data
⊕ Multiple Search Parameters

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits for High-Volume Requests
⊖ Limited Data for Niche Artists