SoundCloud Adds Digital Distribution With Acquisition Of Repost Network

SoundCloud has acquired digital rights management and distribution company, Repost Network. With the acquisition, SoundCloud can offer "high-performing, emerging creators " distribution, analytics and content protection. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It is expected to close in the coming weeks. Repost Network’s 6000+ clients include RedBull Records, Waka…

SoundCloud hires Josh Nicoll as Head of Independent Label Services

Former [PIAS] exec will work with Lisa Ellis, SoundClouds Global Head of Music, Artist Relations and Label Services
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SoundCloud Adds Pioneer DJ Integration

SoundCloud has launched its latest DJ software integration with Pioneer DJ. Through its We DJ app, SoundCloud users can instantly stream and mix SoundCloud’s catalog of 200 million tracks from 20 million creators. A SoundCloud Go+ premium consumer subscription is needed. Pioneer DJ joins DJ software integrations with Serato, Virtual…

Why Every Musician Needs A SoundCloud Account

While fewer mainstream consumers use it and artists generally don’t pull in as much revenue as from other streamers, Soundcloud is still an essential tool for every musician. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 SoundCloud is the streaming service that gets no love. It’s not a big…

What Promotional Platforms Give Artists That Soundcloud, Dropbox, Do Not

As the music industry continues to evolve and change, promotion has become more important than ever but has, unfortunately, gotten anything but easier. That said, there are a number of promotional platforms which can help artists market their music at a minimal cost. Sadly, free doesn’t necessarily mean effective. _________________________…

Soundcloud Adds DEX 3 DJ Software Integration

SoundCloud has added a new DJ performance software integration with DEX 3. DJ’s can now instantly stream content from SoundCloud’s massive catalog of original tracks in high-quality audio available with a SoundCloud Go+ premium consumer subscription. How to get started building mixes with DEX 3 Download and log into DEX…

SoundCloud announces next wave of ‘First On SoundCloud’ artists

Twenty creators including Flipp Dinero, OSHUN, DNMO, HappyBirthdayCalvin, Billie Eilish and IV Jay, will be celebrated across SoundCloud and social media through original audio and visual content
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‘First On SoundCloud’ Expands With Fan Created Content

Following the success of the “First On SoundCloud” campaigns in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, SoundCloud has announced phase two of its developing artists program. The campaign features fans and their emotional connections to the tracks and creators they discovered first on SoundCloud. Twenty creators will be featured across SoundCloud…