Free Music API
Search artists and album releases across MusicBrainz, the open music encyclopedia — artist type, country and active years, release titles, dates and artist credits, all in consistent JSON.
Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
GET |
/api/v1/music/artists/search?q=queen&limit=10 |
Search artists | MusicBrainz |
GET |
/api/v1/music/releases/search?q=...&limit=10 |
Search album/release titles | MusicBrainz |
Full request/response details for every endpoint are in the API documentation.
Example request
curl "https://freeopenapi.dev/api/v1/music/artists/search?q=queen" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
Works the same with ?apiKey=... as a query parameter. Every response carries
X-RateLimit-Limit / X-RateLimit-Remaining headers so you can track your budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the music metadata API really free?
Yes. The free tier includes 100 requests per day and only requires a verified email address — no credit card. Paid Pro and Business tiers raise the daily limit.
Where does the data come from?
MusicBrainz, the community-maintained open music encyclopedia — the same dataset used by major players and taggers.
How do I get an API key?
Request a key with your email address on the Docs page, click the confirmation link we send you, and your key is active immediately on the free tier.