Mac
Here Island
A minimal live activity in your MacBook notch — album art, controls, and optional waveform for what’s playing now.
Music in the notch
Album art, title, and artist stay visible at the top of your display — without covering your desktop.
Playback, close at hand
Shuffle, previous, play/pause, next, and repeat — plus progress and an optional real-time waveform.
FAQ
Is Here Island free and open source?
Yes. Here Island is free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
What does Here Island do?
Here Island is a focused macOS notch media companion with album art, track details, playback controls, progress, and an optional real-time waveform.
What do I need to run it?
Here Island requires macOS 26.0 or later.