autostart_music.sh

# this is a simple bash script to load up a hard coded spotify url and play it
# make sure to make the file excutable (chmod 777 autostart_music.sh)
# to add it on boot, look here: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/linux/usage/rc-local.md
# Made by LUNZCORP


mpc clear                                                           # this clears any loaded music 

mpc random on

mpc repeat on

mpc volume 20                                                       # Sets the volume to 20%, usually it is 85% -- this is to prevent ears & speakers getting blown out 

mpc add spotify:user:1257169155:playlist:6v5GsliUA8B1KRWk3ODxeZ  # add the spotify URL ... on the desktop right click the playlist in the spotify app -> copy playlist URL

mpc play                                                            # will play the music

mpc volume 40                                                       # increases the volume

sleep 1

mpc volume 85

sleep 5                                                              # not necessary

mpc status                                                           #shows you what is playing, volume, progress, etc. you can remove this