Apple TV lags/cuts when streaming music through AirPlay

The sensation of putting on your favourite song and having to stop the digging because of the connection (i guess) between my ATV and my MacBook Pro cuts every 10th second.
Streaming video is no issue.
Im currently streaming music from Spotify and cant get my head around this. Using my iPad works flawlessly.
I got a MacBook Pro 13" Retina and a 3rd gen ATV, no probs with my network. All latest updates.
Any ideas?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
    1.    Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
    2.    Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
    3.    Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
    4.    Reset the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings)
    5.    Restore the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Restore)

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