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If you’re experiencing a constant "skipping loop" where tracks (especially from major artists) won't play and just jump to the next song, the issue is likely Widevine DRM.
Widevine is a standard security component that allows browsers to play encrypted media. Major labels require this "handshake" to be active to verify and play their content; if it’s disabled, the browser can't decode the audio file and skips it.
How to Fix it:
- Brave: Go to
brave://settings/extensionsand toggle Widevine to ON. - Chrome: Go to
chrome://componentsand click Check for update under Widevine. - Firefox: Go to Settings, search for DRM, and check the box for Play DRM-controlled content.
Note: You'll need to relaunch your browser after changing these settings for the fix to kick in.
u/FaceplantMurphy — 15 days ago