SoundCloud has added a powerful new feature to its music streaming platform. Now, available to anyone with a Pro Unlimited account, users can schedule releases in advance. The highly requested feature offers a chance to set a specific date and time in…
Music Industry 360 // Ep.8: How to get Paid on SoundCloud
We’re back with Episode 8 of the Music Industry 360 podcast, and this time we discuss SoundCloud Monetization and Whitelisting. Tune in and share!
SoundCloud Now Offers Real-Time Stats
Earlier this month, SoundCloud rolled out real-time stats! All of a creator’s favorite stats, including plays, likes, reposts, comments and downloads are now updated in real-time, allowing creators to view track performance and listener engagement as it happens. Whether they’ve…
The Gate: History, How To Use, and the Top 9 Fan Gates
THE HISTORY OF THE GATE Depending on how long you’ve been working as a musician, you may already be familiar with Download Gates and Fan Gates in general. Years ago it became common practice to install a 3rd party tab…
SoundCloud 101: How To Make Money On SoundCloud
SoundCloud Monetization allows artists and labels to include audio ads to play during their tracks, which allows you to make money on SoundCloud. This is very different from SoundCloud Go. This program is similar to YouTube Monetization because you can…
SoundCloud Integrates Soundscan & Billboard
We’re bringing you the latest industry news about SoundCloud’s integration with Soundscan and Billboard! Last month, SoundCloud’s US ad-supported and subscription streaming activity for monetized content was included in Nielsen’s Music Connect dashboard, under the ‘Other’ category. In addition, SoundCloud…
SoundCloud Go Launches in Australia & New Zealand
Last week, SoundCloud launched its new consumer subscription service, SoundCloud Go in Australia and New Zealand. Following successful launches in the US, France, the UK and Ireland earlier this year, Australia and New Zealand are the first markets in the…
SoundCloud 101: What Is SoundCloud Go?
As most of you have probably noticed, SoundCloud has gone through a lot of changes these last few months. These changes are being made in order to continue to improve the service, pay its content creators and become an even more…
SoundCloud Announces Monthly Subscription Service, Go
“SoundCloud Go” is officially a go — after rumors have been flying and the competition among streaming services has grown continually more fierce, you can now pay $9.99/month (or $12.99 for iOS devices) to stream offline and use the services…
SoundCloud Brings Commenting Function Back to Mobile
SoundCloud has brought the highly desired commenting function back to mobile. The music streaming platform is making major updates to its iOS and Android apps by launching a brand new user experience, starting with the ability for listeners to leave…