How do i get non-iTunes audio (like Spotify) to play through airport express?

I'm trying to play Spotify through my stereo using airport express. I've looked around and saw Airfoil, Airplay, Porthole... but I'm confused as to what I should get.
MacBook early 2008- 10.7.5
I have an airport extreme too, it's not currently connected, but it could be.

Airfoil will work and it's free to try.
Native system audio streaming support to an AirPort Express is incorporated in newer model Macs and OS X versions, and I don't recall what its minimum system requirements are. Check System Preferences > Sound. Your Express's remote speakers will either appear as a sound output option, or not. If it does you don't need anything else.

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