WHAT'S NEW WITH SOUNDCLOUD

July is here, and SoundCloud is glowing with new updates to enhance experiences for both fans and artists. This month brings new ways for listeners to save the music they discover, for artists to turn their tracks into physical vinyl, and for iOS users to cast their favorite sounds anywhere.

Add in remix campaigns, member benefits and new drops on the SoundCloud Store, it’s been an exciting month. Read on to see what’s new.

Long Live Physical Media

We teamed up with elasticStage to make releasing music on vinyl easier than ever—no minimum orders, no upfront costs.

Artists simply choose their SoundCloud tracks, upload artwork, add credits, and submit. We’ll create a custom web page where fans can buy their record. As orders come in, we press and ship each vinyl on demand—and artists get paid for every sale. Whether it’s one copy or a hundred, there’s no leftover stock, no risk, and artists stay in control.

Every artist’s music deserves a spot on their fans’ shelves—now it can have one. Artist Pro creators can join the waitlist to start pressing vinyl, and fans should keep an eye out since limited-edition drops are coming soon.

Discover on TikTok, Add It On SoundCloud

In 2025, SoundCloud and TikTok are taking music discovery to the next level. By connecting TikTok’s viral, trend-driven culture with SoundCloud’s unrivaled catalog of over 400 million tracks, fans now have a seamless way to discover, save, and curate the music they love.

TikTok users can instantly save their favorite tracks to SoundCloud, build playlists, and explore millions of songs—all in one place. Music discovery doesn’t stop when the video ends.

From Headphones to House Parties: Introducing Cast to Devices

SoundCloud now offers Cast to Devices, making it effortless to stream music from Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Chromecast-enabled devices. From underground mixtapes and DJ sets to curated playlists, fans can now share their music in any room.

Cast to Devices is built for every moment—solo listening, family BBQs, or friends’ house parties. With just a tap, listeners can cast tracks from their phone to compatible devices and turn personal favorites into a shared experience.

SoundCloud Cast to Devices is currently available to all users on iOS. Learn More here.

New Benefits:

SoundCloud x Subtext: SMS Tool for Artists

SoundCloud partnered with Subtext to give Artist Pro members a new way to connect with fans through direct, secure SMS campaigns. Artists can now launch their own Subtext line to send one-to-many messages or reply 1:1, creating deeper fan relationships and new revenue opportunities—all while owning the conversation.

This integration adds a powerful new layer to SoundCloud’s artist-first tools that help artists grow on their own terms.

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Cosynd x SoundCloud: Copyright Protection for Artists

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SoundCloud teamed up with Cosynd to offer Artist Pro members an easier, more affordable way to protect their original work.

Through this partnership, SoundCloud artists can:

Register songs, beats, lyrics, and more with the U.S. Copyright Office—at nearly 80% less than similar services
Create ownership agreements like split sheets and work-for-hire contracts
Secure legal protection, including eligibility for up to $150,000 in damages per infringement
Prevent unauthorized use and issue faster DMCA takedowns
Soon, register entire beat kits in one streamlined application

The service is available to SoundCloud artists worldwide, with exclusive discounts included.

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Remix Campaigns:

Lil Wayne x Hook

SoundCloud and Hook have teamed up for a special remix challenge celebrating ‘Tha Carter VI’. Fans can remix select tracks using Hook’s in-app tools, from blending genres, creating mashups, or experimenting with new sounds.

Entries posted to SoundCloud with the hashtag #ThaCarterVIChallenge are eligible to win major prizes like signed vinyl, exclusive merch, or even tour tickets.

Submissions are open through August 18. It’s a unique chance for fans to get creative and be heard by the Hook community, SoundCloud, and possibly even Lil Wayne himself.

Erin LeCount “Godspeed”

Rising alternative pop artist Erin LeCount is inviting fans into her creative process with a remix challenge centered around her emotional track “Godspeed.” In partnership with Fadr, SoundCloud users can download the official stems for free and submit their remixes with #ELCGodspeedRemix.

Erin describes the song as a way of “re-telling the story” and now she’s giving fans the same opportunity.

The campaign runs through August 4 and includes an Artist Pro free trial discount code. Selected remixes will have the chance to be heard and supported by Erin and the SoundCloud community.

The SoundCloud Store:

Infinite Transition T-shirt by Official Rebrand

SoundCloud partnered with nonbinary, transmasc designer MI Leggett (Official Rebrand) for a powerful new merch release supporting Trans Lifeline. The “Infinite Transition” tee celebrates transformation—both sonic and personal—with soundwave-inspired text, ASCII art, and a metamorphosing butterfly design.

100% of proceeds go to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit offering peer-led emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. The shirt is available while supplies last, alongside an official playlist curated by Official Rebrand featuring trans and nonbinary DJs shaping the future of sound.

Babychiefdoit

Fresh off his debut at Summer Smash and a spot on the 2025 XXL Freshman list, SoundCloud origin artist BabyChiefDoit launched his first-ever merch in the SoundCloud Store—timed perfectly with the viral rise of his latest track, "WENT WEST."

The exclusive tee is already sold out—but you can still check it out.

Heidi Montag Merch Drop