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Making music isn’t easy, but sharing it with the world should be. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of SoundCloud’s brand new upload experience.

We’ve always taken pride in being the best platform for artists to bring their music from concept to audience. Now we’re making that journey even smoother with a seamless upload experience, helping your music reach listeners, gain fans, and earn quicker* with every upload. 

We get it – artists have enough on their plate. From producing and mixing, to marketing, distributing and managing a fanbase, it’s a lot to handle. SoundCloud’s new artist upload experience redefines what it means to release music on our platform, so artists can focus on what matters most – their music.


Here’s what our new upload experience offers:

Get Paid*
Next Pro artists can now seamlessly opt into “Monetization” during the upload process to earn money from their tracks. There’s no need to navigate complex settings—SoundCloud makes it simple so your creativity starts working for you right away.
 
Reach the Right Audience
With just a single click, Next Pro Artists can tap into our recommendation algorithm, gaining access to fan-driven playlists like Buzzing. This helps your music reach a broader audience, connecting with new fans, industry professionals, and more. 

Effortless Upload Experience
Our updated UX lets you drag and drop tracks with ease, making the upload process intuitive and stress-free. Your music will be ready for the world to hear in seconds, as smooth as a '90s slow jam.

Seamlessly Distribute Everywhere
Right after uploading, Next Pro artists can distribute their tracks to over 60 top platforms. From SoundCloud to Spotify and more, your music will be available everywhere, all at once.

Keep Fans in the Loop
SoundCloud handles fan notifications for you. The moment you upload a new track, your followers will be notified, ensuring your fans stay up-to-date with your latest releases without any additional effort.

Reward Your Most Loyal Fans
We’ve introduced new ways to reward and monetize die-hard supporters with exclusive merch drops. Now, artists can make merch with no hassle or upfront costs and connect directly with their fans thanks to the SoundCloud Store. Our artist merch program is currently in beta and available to a select group of Next Pro artists who can apply on our landing page.

 

*Recommendations and monetization are subject to eligibility requirements. The monetization opt-in is only available within the upload flow for Next Pro users that have previously monetized on a single track. The monetization opt-in will not appear within the upload flow for basic users, first-time monetizers, or multi-track uploads.

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