Mac storage basics · Photos, music and video
How do I remove downloaded Apple Music songs from my Mac?
Short answer: In Music, right-click downloaded songs, albums or playlists and choose Remove Download; they stay in your library to stream. Turn off Automatic Downloads to stop new ones.
In the Music app, select the songs, albums or playlists you downloaded, right-click and choose Remove Download. They stay in your library and stream when you play them.
To stop new downloads piling up, turn off Automatic Downloads in Music's settings. Songs you own (not from Apple Music) are separate files in your Music Media folder.