PlayVoid — A zero-latency, anti-algorithm music discovery player (Built with iTunes API)
Hey Product Hunt community! 👋
I wanted to share a side project I've been working on to solve my own "algorithm fatigue." I realized music apps tend to loop the same popular tracks, making it almost impossible to discover obscure, low-playcount hidden gems from around the world.
So, I built PlayVoid (https://playvoid.live)
It’s a completely "blind" music discovery SPA (Single Page Application) with a TikTok-style feed for audio.
The Tech & UX Behind It:
Zero-Latency Skipping: I wrote a background prefetch logic. While you're listening to a 30-second preview, it silently fetches the next random track. When you hit "Dig Deeper", the transition is instant.
API Workaround: I initially tried the Spotify SDK but hit a massive wall because it forces users to log in with a Premium account. I pivoted to the Apple iTunes Search API, which allowed me to pull high-quality 30s previews for completely free, with zero auth required!
Global & Party Modes: It filters completely random tracks based on region (from Turkish underground to Berlin tech-house) without any AI recommendation bias.
I’m still actively developing the UI and tweaking the prefetch logic. I’d love for fellow makers to try it out, try to break it, and give me some brutal feedback on the UX!
Try it here without any login: https://playvoid.live
What do you guys think about the background prefetching logic? Any tips on improving SPA audio transitions even further?
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Hey Yusuf—this is a really cool twist on music discovery! The zero‑latency prefetch logic is clever, and leveraging the iTunes API to avoid auth hurdles is smart. I’m excited to try it out and see how the global modes feel. If you’re up for it, I’m launching The Sponge (an AI‑powered flashcard app) on PH soon — would appreciate a follow (see link in my profile).