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View Track and Artist Information While Playing
Reading the Now Playing Widget
The mod displays an on-screen widget that shows you exactly what music is currently playing, including the track name and artist.
Finding the Widget
1. Look at your screen while background music is playing — the widget appears in a corner of your HUD
2. It displays the track title and artist name in real time
3. The widget updates automatically when a new track starts or when you skip using the Next Track keybind
When the Widget Appears
- The widget shows during normal gameplay in Survival, Creative, and Adventure modes
- It updates when transitioning between different music tracks
- The widget remains visible even during pause (since music continues playing)
- When a jukebox starts playing music, the background music pauses and the widget reflects the change
This gives you full transparency into Minecraft's soundtrack without needing to check external sources or wikis. Useful for discovering new tracks or remembering which music you enjoyed.