"Does Rythm Bot still work with Spotify?" No. When you search for Rythm on Discord, you can find it. But when you try to play Spotify music with it, you fail.
Previously, Rythm was the king of Discord music because it could turn any Spotify track link into a voice channel. Yet, it was shut down in 2021. Though now it is back, it focuses on 'Social Listening' and curated radio. It can't play your specific Spotify songs on demand.
So, in this guide, we will explain the difference between the old and new Rythm bot Spotify. Besides, we will show you the only reliable way to play Spotify music.
Part 1. Latest News about Rythm Bot Spotify
Now, you can still get Rythm on Discord. But you can't use it to play Spotify music track. If you invite the current Rythm bot expecting to play your personal "Gym Motivation" playlist from Spotify track-by-track, you will be disappointed. It is designed for discovery, not specific playback.
So, here we will compare the old and new version of Rythm in the table below to help you learn more.
| Feature | Old Rythm (Pre-2021) | New Rythm |
|---|---|---|
| Core Function | YouTube/Spotify Bridge | Social Radio Activity |
| Spotify Links | Play specific songs instantly | Often redirects to generic radio stations |
| Control | You picked every song | The bot curates the vibe |
| Status | Shutdown | Active (But limited) |
Part 2. How to Play Local Spotify Playlist with Rythm Bot Alternatives
Now, Rythm bot can't play Spotify specific songs. So, here we would like to introduce other methods to help you play Spotify music. Before that, you need to download Spotify music as actual local files.
This is where AudFree Spotify Music Converter comes to help you. It is one of the best music converters and downloaders for Spotify. It can ease your task of downloading Spotify music and then listening to it without Rythm bot.
AudFree Spotify Music Converter
- Download Spotify songs at a speed of 13X without any loss
- Convert Spotify music to FLAC, MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.
- Simple interface and keep original ID3 tags while converting music
- Available on Windows and Mac to download Spotify
How to Convert Spotify Music as Local Audio Files
- Step 1. Download and launch AudFree Spotify Music Converter
- It is available for both Windows and Mac, so you can download it from its official site at any time. It is advised to download the correct version of AudFree Spotify Music Converter for your PC. After that, launch the software by double-clicking its icon.
- Step 2. Import Spotify music playlist
- Open the Spotify playlist you like within the built-in Spotify web player. Then click the + icon and press 'Add to list' to load the files into AudFree program for converting.
- Step 3. Customize Spotify music format
- Click the menu bar > Preferences and open a new window to choose the audio format that you want. AudFree supports all the famous formats like MP3, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, etc. Generally, by default the output format is Lossless. In any case, you want to customize the other parameters, you can go ahead like bit rate, audio channel, etc.
- Step 4. Download and convert Spotify music
- As you check all the settings, then start converting by clicking the 'Convert' button. The AudFree software will automatically download Spotify songs to MP3 or other formats you preset in AudFree. Now, after this, you can listen to Spotify music wherever you want to.
To download Spotify music locally, AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder is also a nice helper. What's more, it supports downloading music from YouTube Music, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, etc. It is best for those who stream music from multiple streaming services.
How to Play Spotify Playlist without Rythm Bot
After converting all the above songs on AudFree, you can now use these songs as local files. Now, follow the steps below to enjoy Spotify music without Rythm bot on Discord.
Step 1. Go to Sound Settings on your Windows computer, tap the Recording option in the window and enable 'Stereo Mix'.
Step 2. In Discord, go to Voice & Video, then set your Input Device to 'Stereo Mix'.
Step 3. Find and play the converted Spotify music files via any media player on your computer.
After that, your friends can hear the music you play.
When you use Stereo Mix, you cannot use your microphone to talk.
Part 3. FAQs about Spotify Rythm Bot
Is There Any Bot That Works Like the Old Rythm to Play Spotify Music?
Yes, bots like SoundWare and FredBoat still support to play Spotify songs. But they are often taken offline or suffer from lag.
Can I Just Invite the Old Rythm Bot Back to My Server?
No. The original Rythm bot was shut down. Any bot claiming to be the "Original Rythm" today with the old features is likely a clone or a scam. Be careful granting administrative permissions to these imitators.
Do I Need Spotify Premium to Use Rythm?
If you want the "Listen Along" feature built into Discord, you need Premium. However, using the AudFree Spotify Music Converter method works perfectly with both Spotify Free and Spotify Premium accounts, as it records the stream regardless of your subscription tier.
Charles Davis
Chief Editor
