Guides
Everything on scrobbling, Last.fm, and finding new music without depending on one streaming platform's recommendation engine — plus how to turn any of it into a real Spotify playlist with Track Down.
What Is Scrobbling? Last.fm Explained
The definition, the 2002 Audioscrobbler origin, Last.fm's 4-minute scrobble rule, and where Last.fm stands after its May 2026 split from Paramount Skydance.
Why I've Scrobbled on Last.fm for 10+ Years
A personal case for long-term scrobbling — why a decade of listening history outlasts any platform's annual recap, and survived two changes of ownership.
Escape the Algorithm: Music Discovery Without Platform Lock-In
How to use Last.fm's similar artists, tags, and track radio — data that travels across any streaming service — instead of depending on one platform's black-box recommendations.
Turn Your Last.fm History Into a Spotify Playlist
A step-by-step workflow guide covering every Last.fm source Track Down supports, from top tracks to similar-artist discovery.