SoundCloud Archives

SoundCloud releases its 2018 Playback

13/12/2018

SoundCloud releases its 2018 Playback playlist containing the Top Tracks listened to by the SoundCloud community in a blog article this week. For the second year in a row, Two Friends released SoundCloud’s favourite DJ set – and ‘synthwave’ and ‘phonk’ continue to be the top tagged genres. SoundCloud has also produced a 2019 Artists to Watch playlist containing 19 artists who they believe will be ‘storming the scene next year and beyond’. An infographic […]

SoundCloud adds private track and playlist sharing to iOS

23/11/2018

SoundCloud adds private track and playlist sharing to iOS making it easier to collaborate and share your work discreetly before it’s 100% ready to be publicly available. In a blog posting, SoundCloud announced, ‘Whether you’re getting tips from your college roommate’s producer friend, emailing mom to get her perspective (spoiler alert: she’ll LOVE it), or pitching your favourite music blog for feature consideration – collaboration is key. We’re the only audio streaming service to offer […]

SoundCloud now Shares to Instagram

09/11/2018

SoundCloud’s new integration enables Instagram users to share their tracks to Instagram Stories without the need to create screen shots. To share a track to Instagram: In the latest version of the SoundCloud app, find a track you want to share Tap the share icon at the bottom of your screen Tap the Instagram icon or select ‘Share to Instagram Stories’ (depending on what phone you’re using) Share the link with all your followers directly […]

DJs will be able to live mix SoundCloud streams

28/10/2018

SoundCloud is to partner with Native Instruments, Serato, Virtual DJ, DEX3, Mixvibes and Hercules, to integrate SoundCloud’s music catalogue into their leading DJ performance software. The integrations will enable able DJs to live mix SoundCloud streams of original tracks, DJ sets, mixes, and more in high quality using a SoundCloud Go+ subscription and professional DJ performance software. To support the integrations, SoundCloud has added higher quality audio streaming to SoundCloud Go+, its premium content subscription […]

SoundCloud upgrades its audio quality

22/10/2018

SoundCloud has upgraded its audio quality for its SoundCloud Go+ subscribers with 256kbps AAC streams available when the original file has been uploaded in a lossless format. Only tracks uploaded in lossless formats such as WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC or a high bitrate will be available for streaming in this higher quality. SoundCloud HQ (High Quality) audio streaming is only available to Go+ subscribers and is in addition to ad-free listening, offline sync and full […]

SoundCloud launches SoundCloud Weekly

11/09/2018

SoundCloud launches SoundCloud Weekly, a new personalized playlist which works in a similar way to Spotify’s Discover Weekly feature. The new personalized playlist which updates every Monday draws from SoundCloud’s one-of-a-kind catalogue of original tracks, DJ sets and mixes connecting more creators with new listeners than ever before. Each week, SoundCloud Weekly playlists will feature music from millions of unique creators – multiple times more than are featured in playlists on other streaming services – […]

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Comments return to SoundCloud mobile apps

18/08/2018

SoundCloud has reinstated comments on its mobile apps, the company announced in a blog. Users are now able to comment on tracks anytime, anywhere, right from their phone. Easy navigation: Simply tap the conversation bubble icon to leave a comment or read the time-stamped comments on tracks. Give and receive feedback instantly: Have more flexibility over when and where you share feedback on your favourite tracks. More control and freedom: Manage your own comments and […]