Search is the first trust signal
When a user types a track or artist name, the result speed becomes the first real quality check. Slow or shallow search makes the whole app feel unreliable, even when playback is good later.
More results create better discovery
A wider result set helps listeners explore alternate versions, live sessions, and related tracks. That creates more value than showing only a short result list every time.
Return behavior depends on memory
Users often remember only part of a title, a singer name, or one keyword. Fast search helps them recover that track quickly instead of abandoning the session.