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SPOTLIGHTS
SLAYR x The Booth Session
Philly's slayr steps into The Booth - SoundCloud's live performance series - with "1AM Freestyle."
DJ_Dave
DJ_Dave is future-facing in every sense and #Ascending on SoundCloud.
Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith traces the path from her first upload to now for SoundClond's Origins series.
kid moon
From inspirations like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith, kid moon is shaping the next wave of the indie underground.
Discovery on SoundCloud happens between real people - in comments, reposts, DMs.
That's how bunii and kid moon found each other.
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Make Your Profile Stand Out
Add a photo, banner, bio, and links so fans instantly know who you are.
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Upload Your Track
Upload demos, teasers, or finished tracks from desktop or mobile - don't wait for perfect.
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How Fans Find Your Music
Opt into our 'Amplify' feature to reach 100 real listeners with the potential to scale to more.
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Choosing the Right Artist Plan
Explore SoundCloud's Artist and Artist Pro plans to find the right upload limits, distribution features, and analytics for your career.
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Distributing Your First Release: What to Expect
Navigate your first distribution drop by understanding approval timelines, claimable artist profiles, and monthly payout expectations.
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Artwork Guidelines for Digital Distribution
Pass cover art review on the first try by mastering file specs, metadata text rules, and image licensing requirements.
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Troubleshooting Account Login Issues
Resolve login loops, missing reset emails, and account lockouts to get straight back into your SoundCloud dashboard.
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Setting Up Your Payout and Tax Forms
Lock in automated monthly payouts by setting up your tax forms, verifying your identity, and choosing your payout method.
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How to Manage Your Account Email Addresses
Change your primary email address, verify new contact info, and keep your SoundCloud account safe and up-to-date.
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Secure Your Account with Two-Factor Authentication
Prevent account lockouts and protect your unreleased music by connecting an authenticator app to your login settings.
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What Happens When Your Cancel Your Artist Subscription
Understand what happens to your distributed releases, hidden tracks, and premium features before pausing your SoundCloud subscription.
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SOUND ADVICE
Our series spotlighting artists’ creative process and their SoundCloud journey.
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Distribute WIth Us. Keep 100%
Release to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and 50+ platforms while keeping 100% of your royalties.
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See Who's Listening
Keep track of plays, fans, and listener locations across SoundCloud all in one place.
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The Best Way to Grow? Connect
The artists in your scene are your first real fans - connect through DMs and comments.
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Distribution Tip: How to Migrate Your Catalog to SoundCloud
Discover how to seamlessly transfer your music to SoundCloud by matching your metadata to preserve every stream, save, and playlist placement.
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How to Monetize Your Track on SoundCloud
Learn how to set up monetization, clear eligibility checks, and claim 100% of your royalties on SoundCloud for Artists.
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How to Edit a Live Distribution Release
Discover how to update your metadata, edit live releases, and handle audio overhauls straight from your SoundCloud dashboard.
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Verify your Rights to Distribute
Learn how to verify your licensing documentation and upload clear sample rights to pass review and get your tracks live on time.
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Music Rights for YouTube Content ID, TikTok & Meta
Master how DRM works to protect your music and monetize your tracks across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
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Copyright Claims on SoundCloud
Understand automatic copyright flags, clear invalid claims with proper rights documentation, and keep your SoundCloud uploads safe.
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How to Request an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube
Unify your YouTube music content, claim your Official Artist Channel badge, and streamline your video catalog.
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Where is music actually heading in 2026? We looked at the numbers.
In our annual Music Intelligence Report, we dive into which scenes are dominating today and where music is going next.
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How You Earn On SoundCloud
Fan-Powered Royalties pay you directly from your listeners - not from a pooled average.
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Sell Beyond Streams: Vinyl + More
Sell vinyl on demand, link merch, tickets, albums directly to your tracks with no upfront costs.
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Let Your Fans Support You Directly
Fans can send you contributions from your profile or tracks. We take no cut.
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How to Find Artist Invoices and Billing Details
Locate past payment records, view transaction histories, and pull printable invoices directly from your desktop dashboard.
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