Music app library empty on iMac M1 for owned music

I am trying to play my own music on my imac m1. I do not want to pay and subscribe to apple music I just want to listen to all the music I already own. this worked fine on my old iMac but I cannot work out at all how to do it on my new m1 iMac. when I go to music app the library is empty I can go on to iTunes Store but none of my own music comes up at all.

I have an m1 iMac running Tahoe 26.7.1

Posted on Nov 6, 2026 9:12 AM

1 reply

picas

Level 7 (21,779 points)

Nov 6, 2026 1:42 PM in response to cara333

Check in Finder if there is any music. Open Finder and in the Sidebar select Music. Are there any other libraries or albums? If there are, hold the option key whilst opening the Music app and choose a library.

If not, and the music was purchased at the iTunes Store, and are not in the purchased section, they may be hidden. To unhide:

Open the Apple Music app.
In the menu bar at the top of your computer, choose Account > Account Settings.
If prompted, sign in to your Apple Account.
Scroll down and look for Hidden Purchases or Hidden Items. Click Manage.