Why does my Music app keep freezing on Mac mini?

My Music app -- the player not the streamer -- is frozen. When I click on anything the beach ball spins. It was working fine earlier today -- playing, importing, making playlist, etc.


I have force quit Music a number of times and have rebooted my Mac.


Any suggestions?


Thanks



macOS 12.7.6


Mac mini (Late 2014)



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Mac mini, macOS 12.7

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 02:40 PM

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Apr 11, 2025 03:00 PM in response to Jayessemmm

"Music App on Mac is Froze: My Music app -- the player not the streamer -- is frozen. When I click on anything the beach ball spins. It was working fine earlier today -- playing, importing, making playlist, etc. I have force quit Music a number of times and have rebooted my Mac. Any suggestions?"

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Stalled Music App:


A. Close All Not Responding Apps:

Get to Finder, and close all apps that are not responding. See my User Tip: [command + tab] Use it to Access your Mac when Something is Not Responding - User Tip


B. View Activity Monitor:

Going into Activity Monitor, how much CPU and RAM is being used by Music? IF lots, then there is a bug, and it may be high due to something stuck in the download queue. So, try importing smaller-sized items. Go to: Settings > Utilities > Activity Monitor


C. Checking the System Status:

There's nothing mentioned for Apple Music issues, as of this reply. So, that's of no concern: Apple - Support - System Status


D. Create a New User:

For troubleshooting purposes, create a new Administrator User, and see if you still get this issue.


E. How much RAM do you Have?:

If you have 8GB or less, then expect things to lag, if you have lots open. RAM is intended for multitasking (running may things at once). Go to: Apple menu > About This Mac


F. Remove Login Items:

See if you need to remove some Login Items, Music being just one one them. Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support

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