Audio is a powerful way to share music directly on your website. Here are the main methods to add music to your Squarespace site:

Audio Block

• Upload .mp3 or .m4a files directly
• Add audio URLs from cloud storage
• Ideal for single tracks
• Works in content areas, blog posts, footers, events, and sidebars

Embed Block

• Add music from Spotify, Stitcher, and other platforms
• Paste embed codes from streaming services
• Alternative: Use Code block if Embed block doesn't work

SoundCloud Block

• Embed SoundCloud tracks
• Customize display settings
• Enables auto-play functionality
• Auto-play steps:
  1. Click Share on SoundCloud track
  2. Select Embed tab
  3. Enable Auto-play
  4. Add code to SoundCloud block

Video Block

• Share music videos
• Support for YouTube and Vimeo
• Ideal for visual music content

Adding Spotify Playlist

1. Open Spotify desktop app
2. Click "..." under playlist title
3. Select Share > Embed Playlist
4. Customize colors and size
5. Copy embed code
6. Add Embed block to your page
7. Paste code in "Add code..." field

Selling Music

• Use Squarespace Commerce for downloadable tracks
• Set up digital products for purchase
• Manage music downloads through Commerce platform

Additional Features (Version 7.0)

• Album Pages: Display full albums with artwork and tags
• Cover Pages: Showcase single tracks or announcements
• Tour Layout: Present tracks with navigation controls

Remember: Custom code modifications aren't supported by Squarespace support and may affect site responsiveness or future updates.

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