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03/12/2021

History SoundCloud was originally set up in 2008 as an online audio distribution platform that enabled its users to upload, record, promote and share their originally-created sounds. Recently it has split its subscriptions into a ‘listener’ Go channel which targets users who want music streaming and downloading and its ‘creator’ Pro channel which follows its original focus allowing the uploading of content, downloads for fans and reporting of interest in downloads and streamed tracks. A […]

Pandora launches ‘The Lookout by SoundCloud’

17/10/2021

Pandora launches ‘The Lookout by SoundCloud’, the trendsetting playlist spotlighting the next wave of hip hop superstars. The Pandora station will feature songs heard on the SiriusXM show of the same name, which airs on SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation (Ch. 44) and is hosted by music journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy. ‘The Lookout by SoundCloud’ on Pandora will feature new artists weekly like Toosii, Sheff G, Metro Marrs, Young Devyn, $NOT, Dro Kenjo, Cico P, Flo Milli, Nevi, SoFaygo, Isaiah Rashad, Sleepy Rose, and […]

SoundCloud introduces fan powered royalties

06/03/2021

SoundCloud introduces fan powered royalties, a new pay model for independent artists making a more equitable and transparent way for emerging and independent artists to earn money on SoundCloud. Fan-powered royalties are a new model of payouts that is driven directly by an artist’s fan base. With this move, each listener’s subscription or advertising revenue is distributed among the artists that they listen to, rather than their plays being pooled – benefiting rising independent artists […]

Share SoundCloud tracks on Snapchat and Facebook

01/11/2020

Share SoundCloud tracks on Snapchat and Facebook Stories with just three taps in the latest iOS and Android app. You can also create unique playlists on SoundCloud and share your latest finds with your followers. How to share SoundCloud tracks In the latest version of the SoundCloud app, find the track, playlist, album or artist profile you want to share. Tap the share icon on your screen. Tap the Snapchat or Facebook icon, or select […]

SoundCloud launches DJ Plan

22/10/2020

SoundCloud launches DJ Plan gives unlimited offline access to SoundCloud’s catalogue of open-format hip-hop and electronic hits, remixes and deep cuts through select DJ applications. The streamer introduced its first DJ integration at the Amsterdam Dance Event in October 2018. Continuous access to WiFi is not required as you can save unlimited tracks locally in select DJ apps so you’re ready to spin wherever inspiration strikes. SoundCloud DJ can be used with Virtual DJ today […]

SoundCloud launches Australian radio channel

30/08/2020

SoundCloud launches Australian radio channel in a partnership with SCA to launch on web and DAB+ from the 24th August. SoundCloud Radio is SCA’s first and only station dedicated to music discovery, curated by the experts at SoundCloud. SoundCloud Radio will give you a front-row seat to only the newest drops happening on SoundCloud so you can get to know the artists who should be on your radar right now. And with the ability to […]

Get 3 months of SoundCloud Go+ for £0.99

19/05/2020

Get 3 months of SoundCloud Go+ for £0.99 in a time limited offer which expires on 1st June 2020. The offer can be taken up everywhere Go+ is available and local pricing is similar i.e. £/$/€0.99. After 3 months your subscription will automatically renew at the current regular price of £9.99/month for Go+ unless you cancel. Students can also take up this 3 month offer and are then eligible for a discounted subscription of £4.99/month. […]