Spotify Wrapped is out — and once again, queer listeners everywhere are asking why the app insists their “music age” is 82 or above. The annual data drop, showcasing top tracks, albums, and total listening minutes, remains a beloved end-of-year ritual. But for LGBTQ fans who curate playlists like they’re mood rings, waiting 12 months for insights can feel like a lifetime. Enter Last.FM, a third-party music aggregator that lets you monitor your listening habits whenever you want.
The app connects to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and SoundCloud, then tracks every song you play, known as “scrobbles.” Once it gathers enough data, Last.FM delivers reports on your top artists, genres, decades, skip habits, and even your favorite hour of the day to listen. You can filter your stats from the past 24 hours to your entire listening history, and at year’s end, you’ll still get Wrapped-style graphics — but across all your music apps. There’s a catch: it only tracks songs after you link your account, and some advanced stats require a £4.99 subscription. Still, for queer audiophiles who want year-round validation of their musical obsessions, Last.FM might be a must-have.
