SoundCloud’s listener-based royalties promise better pay for indie artists

Posted on 02/03/2021 by Engadget

Artists who've complained about streaming music royalties might soon have a better option — in the right conditions. SoundCloud has launched a "fan-powered" royalty system for indies that sends your subscription or ad money to the artis...

Streaming music made up 83 percent of the record industry’s revenue in 2020

Posted on 26/02/2021 by Engadget

The coronavirus pandemic may have made it nearly impossible to check out live shows last year, but the music industry still found a way to grow despite all the hardships. According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s annual year-end re...

SoundCloud may let fans support artists directly

Posted on 05/02/2021 by Engadget

SoundCloud could soon implement a new payment model that would allow you to pay your favorite musicians directly, according to Billboard. The company is reportedly in the process of exploring several alternative business models, one of which is the o...

A Spotify loophole allowed people to upload bootleg remixes as podcasts

Posted on 29/12/2020 by Engadget

When most people want to find a reworking of their favorite songs, they usually turn to platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube. The fact almost anyone can upload a track to those services has allowed songs like ‘Plastic Love’ and ‘Dead to Me’ to find...

SoundCloud finally starts verifying creators with official accounts

Posted on 17/11/2020 by Engadget

The next time you visit SoundCloud to listen to some new tunes, you may notice a blue checkmark next to the profile image of some artists. That’s SoundCloud’s new way of indicating to you that it’s verified that creator. “We’re doing this to help wel...

SoundCloud now offers Dolby audio mastering for $5 per track

Posted on 14/07/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

SoundCloud has been a popular place for creators and professional musicians to post demos, experiments and finished work. The company’s Pro Unlimited plan gives users more tools and info on their tracks, including the ability to schedule releases, re...

SoundCoud Insights show creators their audience data

Posted on 08/07/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

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...

SoundCloud has a new way to help users directly support musicians

Posted on 03/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

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 musician...

SoundCloud links up with Twitch so creators can earn from livestreams

Posted on 21/03/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

SoundCloud has teamed up with Twitch to help musicians financially affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Artists, even famous ones, have been livestreaming performances to reach audiences stuck in their homes due to the pandemic. For those who are lo...

Spotify will end support for third-party DJ apps on July 1st

Posted on 20/03/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

DJing is no longer about two turntables and a fader -- laptops and tablets are essential tools of the trade. Apps like djay help performers beat-match, remix songs and trigger samples, and have the added convenience of cloud-based library integration...

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