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SoundCloud Fan-Powered Royalties promises ‘more equitable’ payments SoundCloud Fan-Powered Royalties is a new royalty payment format announced by the music streaming site and it promises a more ‘more equitable and transparent way for emerging and independent artists to earn money on SoundCloud.’ SoundCloud fan-powered royalties is a new model of pay-outs that is driven directly by an artist’s fan base. With this […]
SoundCloud Profile verification is the platform’s latest feature SoundCloud profile verification is being rolled out and it the official blue checkmarks across their platform for verified creators. SoundCloud profile verification is to help well-known artists stand out and maintain their authenticity, and to help listeners identify these artists more easily. Alongside the launch of blue checkmarks, orange star badges will now live on […]
SoundCloud Twitch partnership allows artists to fast-track monetisation The SoundCloud Twitch partnership will help artists monetise live streaming. As the world completely shifts to the online realm, so do artists’ shows. With all concerts and shows cancelled artists are turning to live streaming platforms to connect with fans, stay relevant, combat boredom and hopefully earn […]
SoundCloud mobile uploads are finally available SoundCloud mobile uploads are now available on iOS systems, with Android rolling out soon. In a world dominated by mobile, desktop is heading towards fax status, which is why SoundCloud’s lack of mobile upload ability has been mind boggling. But, after what feels like an aeon waiting for this […]
Audius streaming service launches mobile app The Audius streaming service mobile app is available on iOS, with Android soon to follow. Last August, Audius blockchain music-streaming service went public, promising to disrupt the streaming world. High-quality audio, free forever, resistant to censorship, no storage limits, no takedowns and artist focussed, Audius is here to […]
SoundCloud gross annual revenue exceeds $200M for the first time SoundCloud gross annual revenue is on the up and up, it seems. SoundCloud has had more than its fair share of trials and tribulation, but the company’s tenacity has proven to have paid off (literally) as 2019 saw them reach record revenues. Not only did […]
Soundcloud revokes upload limit amidst user backlash SoundCloud revokes upload limit that would have cut free users’ upload time drastically. Last week SoundCloud announced plans to bring lossless HD storage and downloads ‘to all,’ which sounds fantastic, right? Well, not so much as hidden in the announcement lurked a change that would affect free users’ […]
Pioneer Rekordbox DJ new update introduces streaming The new Pioneer Rekordbox DJ update introduces seamless integration with Beatport LINK and SoundCloud GO+ streaming platforms. It’s becoming more and more apparent that streaming service integration is the next step in the evolution of digital DJing software, we’re seeing more and more of the big-name DJ software […]
SoundCloud targets Spotify & STEM artists SoundCloud targets Spotify and STEM artists that have been abandoned by the two platforms’ change in policies. So, come all ye independent artists; forget Spotify and STEM- upload your music to SoundCloud. Amidst Spotify’s shocking announcement of the axing of ‘Spotify for Artists’ uploading and distribution program, there is […]
Mixvibes Cross DJ 4 out now with streaming It’s no secret that the Mixvibes Cross DJ platform has taken leaps-and-bounds lately, the next step is streaming integration. Cross DJ 4 was recently in the headlines after the platform integrated several new features to compete with some of the top DJ software platforms on the market. […]
