Spotify FAQ

bijou.fm is a music analytics service that brings your favorite music services together in one place. We integrate with:

• Last.fm - For detailed listening history
• Spotify - For playback and recommendations
• Apple Music - For seamless iOS integration

We offer multiple ways to access your music stats:

• iOS App - Our feature-rich mobile experience
• Apple TV App - Beautiful visualizations for your TV
• Web Interface - What you're using right now!

Learn more about our story and mission on our About page.

Spotify's algorithm for calculating top charts isn't fully transparent. While their documentation states it's "based on calculated affinity," the exact method remains unclear.

Since these calculations can sometimes differ from actual listening patterns, we recommend using Last.fm through Spotify for more accurate statistics. Last.fm tracks every play and provides a clear, verifiable record of your listening history.

Key differences:

1. Spotify's method - Uses proprietary algorithm
2. Last.fm's method - Counts actual plays

On iOS, bijou.fm integrates with:

• Last.fm - For listening statistics
• Spotify - For playback and library access
• Apple Music - For seamless iOS integration
• Genius - For lyrics and song information

The Apple TV app and web versions currently support Last.fm integration, providing detailed insights into your listening habits. We continue to evaluate and develop new integrations to enhance the service across all platforms.

Check our About page for the latest updates on our service integrations.

To play music directly from bijou.fm, first connect either Spotify Premium or Apple Music in the Settings. Once connected, you can long-press any track, album, or artist in the lists to play them through your connected music service.