[ad_1] SoundCloud now offers Insights for creators, allowing smaller musicians to know who’s listening to their music, what music they’re listening to and where they’re from — data they may not otherwise have. The feature is rolling out today and over the next few weeks on the SoundCloud app, according to the SoundCloud blog. As […]
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Soundcloud will help users directly support musicians with a new profile button
[ad_1] Musicians who rely on concert ticket sales are hurting — shows across the world have been cancelled, leaving bands with little recourse. Thankfully, platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud have been softening the blow. The latter is allowing musicians to add a button to their profile pages that links to services like PayPal, Bandcamp and […]
SoundCloud links up with Twitch so creators can earn from livestreams
[ad_1] The music platform said in its announcement: “It’s an unsettling time for everyone right now, and we know COVID-19 has been especially hard on musicians who were scheduled to play live shows over the next few months. Many creators are turning to live video streaming platforms to connect with their fans.” Those who don’t […]
SiriusXM invests $75 million to play a bigger role in SoundCloud
[ad_1] The circumstances surrounding this latest investment couldn’t be more different than the last time SoundCloud raised money. By its own admission, the company was close to running out of runway in 2017. That July, it cut 40 percent of its workforce, laying off 173 people and closing down its San Francisco and London offices […]
Elon Musk drops a surprise EDM track on SoundCloud
[ad_1] Musk is clearly in a good mood with Tesla stock way up, the Model Y SUV coming earlier than expected, and SpaceX on track to possibly launch astronauts soon. He teased the song on Twitter before releasing it, calling himself ‘E “D” M’ and showing off the fancy-looking studio (complete with N64 controllers) where […]
Lawsuits claim Amazon, Apple and more are streaming unlicensed music
[ad_1] The defendants include Amazon, Apple, Deezer, Google, iHeartradio, Pandora, Rhapsody, 7digital, SoundCloud and YouTube, so this is a wide-sweeping effort on the part of PMR. The company says it has been proactive in the matter, offering licensing deals to all 10 defendants and educating them about their obligations regarding copyright laws. These efforts had […]
New music platform Audius plans to capitalize on SoundCloud’s faults
[ad_1] Audius already has backing from some big names, like deadmau5, Rezz, 3LAU and The Stafford Brothers. But to start the library is small, just a few hundred artists. For now, Audius is free, and artists can’t make money. By early 2020, the company may run ads or offer a subscription. According to TechCrunch, the […]
Chance the Rapper’s first two mixtapes hit Apple Music and Spotify
[ad_1] Before Chance the Rapper released his 2016 streaming-only album Coloring Book, he shared his first two mixtapes, 10day and Acid Rap, for free on SoundCloud. They’ve lived there since 2012 and 2013, respectively, but as of today, they’re available on Apple Music, Spotify and other major streaming services, too. As Engadget’s Billy Steele wrote […]
SoundCloud finally offers student pricing for its paid music service
[ad_1] The discounted service is available internationally. It won’t necessarily tear you away from rivals, who might offer more of what you’re looking for (such as bundled video services or more exclusives). SoundCloud can still count on its massive library of community tracks as an ace in the hole, at least. This might be your […]