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Welcome to Mixtape Society

Mixtape Society

Mixtape Society is a private, self‑hosted web app to create and share beautiful, ad-free music — the way mixtapes were exchanged on paper, but with today's digital convenience.

🎯 Why Mixtape Society?

  • ✅ No ads, no tracking, no accounts – pure privacy.
  • 🔗 Public share links and QR codes – anyone can listen without an account.
  • 📼 Cassette‑style experience – nostalgic UI with modern tech.
  • 📡 Universal streaming – Chromecast, AirPlay, and Android Auto support.

Quick start

👉 Read the full Getting Started guide

😎 The looks

Mixtape editor user journey

  • Login screen Login page

  • Manage your mixtape library that's stored locally on your device. Browse, search, share and organize your mixtape collection with ease. Manage your mixtape library that's stored locally on your device. Browse, search, share and organize your mixtape collection with ease.

  • Manage your music collection by reviewing statistics and monitoring filesystem changes. Manage your music collection by reviewing statistics and monitoring filesystem changes.

  • Create or edit mixtapes with a live search feature that highlights your tracks as you type Create or edit mixtapes with a live search feature that highlights your tracks as you type

  • Add custom cover art to your mixtapes for a unique look. Add custom cover art to your mixtapes for a unique look.

  • Add liner notes to your mixtapes for a personal touch. Add liner notes to your mixtapes for a personal touch.

  • Generate a shareable link or use a QR code for your mixtapes with ease. Generate a shareable link or use a QR code for your mixtapes with ease.

  • Use a QR image to include in physical gift. Use a QR image to include in physical gift.

Mixtape receiver user journey

  • Mixtape share link Receive your mixtape with a public link

  • Listen to your mixtape with a sleek, modern player that supports full seeking for FLAC, MP3, M4A, and more. Listen to your mixtape with a sleek, cassette-inspired player that supports full seeking for FLAC, MP3, M4A, and more.

  • Audio Cassette mode for a nostalgic cassette-inspired player. Audio Cassette mode for a nostalgic cassette-inspired player.

  • Enjoy your mobile nostalgic walkman immersive experience. Enjoy your mobile nostalgic walkman immersive experience.

✨ Key Features

🎶🧑‍🎨 For Mixtape Creators

  • Private music library – Host your own collection (FLAC, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV)
  • Custom cover art – Upload unique artwork for each mixtape
  • Liner notes – Add personal messages with Markdown formatting
  • Smart caching – Pre-transcode for faster mobile streaming
  • Instant public links – Share via URL, QR code or print-ready codes with cover art
  • No accounts needed – Recipients stream directly in browser
  • Permanent or temporary – Links persist until you delete them

🎁 For Mixtape Receivers

  • No login required – Just click and play
  • Full media controls – Play, pause, seek, skip
  • Lock screen integration – Control from phone notifications
  • Background playback – Keep playing with screen off
  • Personalized PWA – Each mixtape installs like an app with its own icon and name
  • Cast anywhere – Stream in your car or throughout your house

📡 Stream Everywhere

Recipients can stream shared mixtapes to any device using Chromecast, AirPlay, or Android Auto:

Chromecast (Android/Chrome):

  • Simple one-tap casting – Cast button appears automatically
  • Full queue support – Entire mixtape loads to Chromecast
  • Unified controls – Control playback from phone, computer, or lock screen
  • Quality streaming – Respects network conditions and quality settings
  • Track metadata – Cover art, title, and artist display on TV
  • Seamless experience – Continues playing when phone screen turns off

AirPlay (Apple Devices):

  • Native iOS integration – Built into Safari, no setup required
  • One-tap streaming – AirPlay icon in audio controls
  • System-wide controls – Lock screen, Control Center, CarPlay
  • Lossless audio – High-quality streaming to AirPlay devices
  • Multi-room – Stream to multiple AirPlay 2 speakers simultaneously
  • Apple Watch – Control from your wrist

Android Auto (In-Car):

  • Dashboard integration – Control from car touchscreen
  • Voice commands – "OK Google, pause", "next song"
  • Steering wheel controls – Use physical car buttons
  • Safe driving mode – Simplified, distraction-free interface
  • Full metadata – Album art and track info on display
  • Automatic connection – Works when phone connects to car

Perfect for:

  • 🎉 Parties – Share the DJ duties via QR code
  • 🏠 Home audio – Stream to whole-home speaker systems
  • 🚗 Road trips – Perfect mixtapes for long drives
  • 🎁 Gifts – Create physical cards with QR codes that stream anywhere
  • 🎵 Ambient listening – Set the mood without managing your phone

👥 Get Involved

Interested in where this is headed?

Pull requests welcome. Still early days, but contributions appreciated.

Personal use only

This software is a tool for personal, non-commercial use with legally owned music files. No copyrighted music or artwork is included. You are solely responsible for the media you host and share.