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+# sonic
+
+chaos music control inspired by [relaxx player][relaxx]
+
+
+## features
+
+- mpd web gui
+  - search music
+  - organize playlists
+  - control current playback queue
+- no authentication required to control music playback
+- add music from other sources like youtube (`youtube-dl`)
+- add playlists from internet radios (`*.m3u`)
+
+---
+
+Made with ❤️ and 🐍.
+
+[relaxx]: http://relaxx.dirk-hoeschen.de/