Melodee 1.8.0 Released

release January 12, 2026

We’re excited to announce the release of Melodee 1.8.0, packed with new features for an enhanced music streaming experience!

What’s New in 1.8.0

Party Mode

Collaborative listening sessions with shared queues and synchronized playback control. Perfect for gatherings or remote listening parties with friends and family.

  • Create and manage party sessions
  • Shared queue management
  • Real-time playback synchronization
  • Participant roles and permissions

Jukebox Mode

Server-side audio playback via MPV or MPD backends, enabling whole-home audio setups.

  • Control playback from any device
  • Support for MPV and MPD audio backends
  • Ideal for dedicated audio endpoints

Podcast Support

Full podcast subscription and playback support with tracking.

  • Subscribe to podcasts via RSS or OPML import
  • Automatic episode downloads
  • Playback position tracking
  • Integration with OpenSubsonic podcast APIs

Custom Theming

Personalize Melodee’s appearance with custom themes.

  • Create custom color schemes
  • Custom fonts and branding
  • Hide/show navigation items
  • Theme pack import/export

Music Charts

Curated album charts updated automatically.

  • Billboard chart integration
  • Multiple chart sources
  • Automatic updates via background jobs

Additional Improvements

  • Jellyfin API compatibility - Use Jellyfin clients with Melodee
  • Deezer search engine - Additional metadata source
  • Enhanced scrobbling - Improved Last.fm integration
  • Performance improvements - Faster library scanning and streaming

Upgrading

To upgrade to 1.8.0, follow the upgrade guide.

Database migrations will run automatically on startup.

Documentation

Thank You

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this release through bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests!

Questions or feedback? Join our Discord community or open an issue on GitHub.