SoundCloud’s new integration enables Instagram users to share their tracks to Instagram Stories without the need to create screen shots.
To share a track to Instagram:
- In the latest version of the SoundCloud app, find a track you want to share
- Tap the share icon at the bottom of your screen
- Tap the Instagram icon or select ‘Share to Instagram Stories’ (depending on what phone you’re using)
- Share the link with all your followers directly to your Instagram Story
Users will then be able to click ‘Play on SoundCloud’ at the top of a story to go to the SoundCloud mobile app and begin listening.
SoundCloud creators can now post a link to the track they have just uploaded so followers can connect directly to the track on SoundCloud and access their new music on the spot. With SoundCloud’s mobile commenting, fans can listen and give feedback in real-time.
This new feature is not only a big addition for passionate music fans, it’s another upgrade to the tools millions of creators use to build their careers with SoundCloud. Every month, the SoundCloud creator community shares tens of millions of SoundCloud links and screen shots across social media platforms. With the new seamless integration with Instagram, creators can now promote their latest tracks and get fan feedback faster than ever.
The new SoundCloud + Instagram feature rolled out at the end of October and is available via the latest versions of the SoundCloud and Instagram mobile apps on iOS and Android.
SoundCloud has over 190 million tracks from 20 million creators heard in 190 countries and has recently launched interfaces with popular DJ equipment to allow live streaming of SoundCloud tracks and higher quality streaming for SoundCloud Go+ subscribers. SoundCloud Go+ is available through SoundCloud’s existing apps on the iOS App Store, Google Play or SoundCloud’s website here.
