Why is the linux desktop client using large amounts of CPU?

[rpurdie]

I'm running Ubuntu 25.04 and finding the desktop client uses large amounts of CPU (50-60%) just to play music even when the video isn't turned on. This causes the fan to run on the laptop and quickly uses battery. I found that the player in chrome and firefox had the same high CPU usage issue. I see other posts asking related questions but it doesn't seem there is a fix for what is a really problematic issue. I'll have to switch to some other music setup as I can't work with this as it is if it can't be fixed or worked around.