TheAudioDB

Overview

TheAudioDB is a community-built music database with rich artist/album/track metadata: biographies, album art, tracklists, music videos, genres, and artist photos. The free tier works with the public test key — no registration needed to try it.

Quick Start

Search an artist — the public test key is 2 (verified live — Queen):

curl "https://www.theaudiodb.com/api/v1/json/2/search.php?s=queen"

Artist’s albums (use the artist ID from the search):

curl "https://www.theaudiodb.com/api/v1/json/2/searchalbum.php?s=queen"

Tracks of an album:

curl "https://www.theaudiodb.com/api/v1/json/2/track.php?m=2115888"

Artist details by ID (bio, images, socials):

curl "https://www.theaudiodb.com/api/v1/json/2/artist.php?i=111238"

Authentication

• The free tier uses the shared test key 2 in the URL path.
• For production, register a free account at theaudiodb.com for your own key and higher limits.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Free/test tier is rate-limited (roughly 1 request every 2 seconds) — fine for prototyping.
• Data is community-maintained and partly sourced from Wikipedia — verify for accuracy-critical use.
• Rich fields include strArtistThumb, strArtistLogo, strDescriptionEN, strMusicVideos — great for artist pages.
• HTTPS is supported; use it (some docs still show http).

FAQ

Is TheAudioDB free? Yes — free tier with the public test key 2; a personal free key for production.

What data can I get? Artists (bio, images, socials), albums (art, tracklists), tracks, music videos, and genre data.

Can I use it commercially? Check the site’s licensing terms; the data is community-contributed.