How to Add Music to Your Squarespace Site: A Complete Guide

How to Add Music to Your Squarespace Site: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

March 11, 2025 at 09:56 AM

Audio blocks and embedding options let you easily share music on your Squarespace site. Here are the main ways to add music:

Audio Block

  • Upload MP3 or M4A files directly
  • Add audio URLs from cloud storage
  • Best for single tracks
  • Works in any content area including pages, posts, footers, and sidebars

SoundCloud Block

  • Embed tracks hosted on SoundCloud
  • Customize display settings
  • Enable autoplay functionality
  • Ideal for sharing full playlists

Embed Block

  • Add music from Spotify, Stitcher and other platforms
  • Copy and paste embed codes
  • Works for both single tracks and playlists
  • Alternative: Use Code block if Embed block isn't working

Video Block

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

Adding a Spotify Playlist:

  1. Open playlist in Spotify desktop app
  2. Click "..." under playlist title
  3. Choose Share > Embed Playlist
  4. Copy the embed code
  5. Add Embed block to your page
  6. Paste code in the "Add Code..." field

Selling Music Downloads:

  • Use Squarespace Commerce
  • Set up downloadable digital products
  • Manage sales and distribution

For Version 7.0 Sites:

Album Page

  • Showcase full albums
  • Display artwork
  • Add searchable tags
  • Organize track collections

Cover Page

  • Feature single tracks or albums
  • Create music release announcements
  • Build "Coming Soon" pages
  • Choose from audio-optimized layouts

Note: Custom code modifications are not officially supported. For best results, stick to built-in audio features or consult a Squarespace Expert for advanced customization needs.

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