Apple Music RAM Memory usage

I'm wondering if so much RAM usage for a music app is normal.

Is there a way to reduce the RAM usage for Apple Music because I have 8GB in total?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 3:53 AM

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