SoundCloud is the planet’s largest audio-powered platform that connects creative artists with listeners and those who like to curate.
It has progressed a long way since it was founded back in 2008. Today, it hosts over 200 million tracks for an audience in 190 countries and helps over 20 million international artists take their music to a global level.
SoundCloud is more than a music channel. It empowers audio creatives worldwide with the tools, resources, and services to build and grow their careers. It is where musicians can share their work publicly with the world or privately with family and friends.
The free SoundCloud app, available on Google Play and the App Store, is the entrance to a global community.
SoundCloud announces details of SoundCloud Player One
SoundCloud revealed that their universe was expanding into gaming with the launch of SoundCloud Player One, an online tournament bringing together artists and fans in one interactive experience.
The tournament, streaming live on February 18 on SoundCloud’s Twitch and Facebook channels, will see eight SoundCloud creators go toe-to-toe in Fortnite’s Battle Royale. The interactive event will be hosted by MonsterDface, an Esports commentator, and the DC area rapper, Rico Nasty who will be performing at half-time.
Rico Nasty is a SoundCloud alumnus, having first launched her career on SoundCloud.
Diverse archive of content
Millions of new and established artists, DJs, and podcasters
Unique content that’s available nowhere else
Get recommendations based on your listening history
Genre-based SoundCloud charts
Connect with musicians and other fans
Create playlists
Subscribe to curated playlists
If you are disillusioned with the mainstream charts, you can massively expand your horizons on SoundCloud. You can find music that’s exclusive to SoundCloud, including DJ sets, manually curated playlists, freestyles, and remixes, as well as chart hit albums and mainstream music.
The massive SoundCloud catalog spans from pop, hip hop, electronic, rap, and techno to classical music, jazz, and podcasts.
As well as appreciating the best of audio, joining SoundCloud gains you a community of like-minded people and interaction with your favorite artists.
Creators get to upload up to three hours of their work for free with a basic account. A paid subscription, from $2.50 per month, unlocks more features and enables monetization.
Active community
Huge catalog of content
The best place to find emerging talent
Song selection can be awkward
As well as downloading the app, you can join SoundCloud on the website using an email address or your Google, Facebook, or Apple account.
The next step is to create your profile. The profile has default settings that you can edit, including the username and profile URL.
You can also customize your profile images and add a personalized profile description.
When you start listening to tracks, you can leave comments, likes or repost them. Better still, you can create playlists with your favorite tracks.
SoundCloud has a comprehensive help center to tackle any problems you may encounter either as a listener or as a creative who uploads content.
