You should really work on demonstrating the value proposition before asking the user to create an account. If you just want to harvest emails, allow a passwordless trial and full usage only once the password is set (and the account created).
Why would I create an account when I already have free playlist and sleep sound services?
The login dark pattern was an immediate close for me.
Any recommendation?
Make it free, get users first, then figure out a way to offer perks, additions that they are willing to pay for.
I'm the same. I didn't even want to try it because I had to create an account before even seeing what it is.