By Izzy Hory, Associate Product Marketing Manager

As February wraps up, we’re reflecting on a month full of updates that improved the experience for artists to engage with their audience and fans to be recognized for their loyalty. It’s been a month of creativity and community. Check out what’s new. 

Celebrating the Biggest Fans with First Fans & Top Fans

SoundCloud has always been the place where artists find their first and most loyal fans. We're now making that recognition public with the launch of Fan Recognition, a feature that highlights and celebrates an artist’s most dedicated supporters; First and Top fans. 

First Fans are the ones who discovered the track first, while Top Fans are the ones who stream it the most. Being an early supporter of an artist isn’t just about discovering new music – it’s about shaping the careers of tomorrow’s biggest stars. Now, with Fan Recognition, your support is recognized and displayed on the artist’s track page, immortalizing your place in their journey.

For Artists: 

An artist’s relationship with their fanbase is everything, and recognizing and rewarding these listeners helps turn casual fans into lifelong supporters.

With First Fans & Top fans on every track page, artists can give their day one and die-hard fans the recognition they deserve. 

For Fans:

It pays to be first. If fans discover an artist early or play the next big thing on repeat, they can be immortalized as founding fans. Their support helps launch careers—and now, they’ll be recognized on the artist’s track page.

Whether they’ve followed since the first release or discovered the artist later, their great taste and early support will never go unnoticed.

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Ticketmaster and Universe x SoundCloud

SoundCloud partnered with Ticketmaster and Universe to bring live event ticketing directly to the platform. Fans can now discover and buy tickets for their favorite artists' shows all in one place, making it easier than ever to support live music.

For Artists:

Artist Pro artists will have the exclusive ability to create events, sell tickets, and share their shows directly from the SoundCloud platform. No need for third-party tools—it’s all here, seamlessly integrated. Artists can also manage the events displayed on their SoundCloud profile. Whether it’s adding new shows or removing old ones, managing live events has never been easier

For Fans: 

SoundCloud listeners can now discover and buy tickets with just a few clicks to their favorite artists’ shows directly on the platform through Ticketmaster and Universe—right where they’re already engaging with the music. From intimate gigs to major concerts, fans can stay connected and support their favorite artists live.

SoundCloud Store Spotlight: Last Heroes

Colorado-based dance/electronic duo Last Heroes have partnered with SoundCloud to release a limited-edition t-shirt, available only in the SoundCloud Store. 

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