Tomahawk Music Player for macOS & Windows – Streaming App
Tomahawk is a unique and powerful music player designed to bring together local files and online music sources into one seamless experience. Instead of just playing music stored on your device, Tomahawk integrates with streaming services and social libraries to create a unified music hub. It works on macOS and Windows, offering a familiar interface and flexible playback options across platforms.
Key Features
1. Unified Music Playback
Tomahawk can play music from:
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Local music library
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Online streaming services
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Network shares
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Friend libraries
All sources appear in one searchable interface.
2. Multi-Service Integration
Supports integration with many online services including:
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Last.fm
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Spotify (indirectly via scrobbling)
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YouTube
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SoundCloud
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Jamendo
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And more via plugins
You can search and play tracks from multiple sources at once.
3. Social & Collaborative Features
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Share playlists with friends
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Connect with users
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Discover music based on social activity
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Scrobbling (track listening history)
4. Smart Search
Search across local and online sources simultaneously.
Tomahawk finds matches from services and local music instantly.
5. Playlist Management
Create, organize, and edit playlists that include tracks from anywhere.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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✔ Unified music playback from local & online sources
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✔ Supports many streaming services via plugins
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✔ Playlist sharing and social integration
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✔ Free and open source
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✔ Runs on macOS and Windows
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✔ Smart search across sources
Cons
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✘ Integration with some streaming services may be limited
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✘ Not all services are officially supported
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✘ Interface looks dated compared to modern players
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✘ Occasional bugs depending on plugins and services
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✘ May require manual setup for some integrations
System Requirements
macOS
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OS: macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later
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Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon (Rosetta support may be required)
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RAM: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
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Storage: 200 MB free for installation + space for music
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Display: 1024 × 768 or higher resolution
Windows
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OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
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Processor: 1 GHz or faster
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RAM: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
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Storage: 200 MB free for install + space for music
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Display: 1024 × 768 or higher resolution
How to Install
On macOS
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Open your browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox).
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Search for Tomahawk Music Player macOS.
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Download the macOS version of the app (usually a
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Open the downloaded file and drag the Tomahawk app into Applications.
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Open Applications and launch Tomahawk.
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Grant any permissions required (e.g., media library access).
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Configure music sources and plugins as needed.
On Windows
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Open your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
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Search for Tomahawk Music Player Windows.
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Download the Windows installer (
.exe). -
Run the installer and follow setup prompts.
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Once installed, open Tomahawk from the Start Menu.
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Configure music sources and services in settings.


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