By Izzy Hory, Product Marketing Manager

As November ends and the season shifts, we’re here with updates to keep artists and fans inspired. Whether you’re building a new playlist or working on your next song, there’s always something new to explore. Read on to discover what we launched this month.

Enhanced Upload Experience

SoundCloud’s upload process is now as smooth as a classic ’90s slow jam. 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.

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.

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.

From discovery to monetization, SoundCloud’s new upload experience is making it easier for artists to grow their careers.

Updated Track Insights

SoundCloud is committed to providing artists with the tools they need to better understand and connect with their listeners.

With our latest Track Insights update, artists can now see how many listens their tracks have received through our algorithm and identify who’s playing their track on repeat.

The enhancement of Track Insights for artists marks an exciting step forward in improving how artists interact with their audience, opening up new opportunities to engage with their most dedicated fans.

This is just the beginning of SoundCloud’s ongoing efforts to strengthen fan-artist communities across the globe.

New Drops: Artist Merch

We’ve introduced new ways to reward and monetize die-hard supporters with exclusive merch drops. Artists can make merch with no hassle or upfront costs and connect directly with their fans thanks to the SoundCloud Store. Check out our latest exclusive drops:

Austin Marc, a music producer and DJ from New York, has released three exclusive limited-edition t-shirts with us: the Swish Tee, Bushwick Tee, and Dalmatian Tee.

Get into the holiday spirit by shopping and supporting your faves on SoundCloud — 

grab these limited-edition T-shirts today.

SoundCloud Named Apple’s "App of the Day"

We’re excited to share that SoundCloud has been recognized by the Apple Store as its App of the Day on November 25th, 2024, celebrating our unique role in shaping music culture worldwide.

Apple highlighted the signature SoundCloud experience, the excitement of discovering emerging artists, while emphasizing our platform's accessibility. From easy music uploads to tools for monetization and fan connection, SoundCloud empowers artists at every stage of their journey.

They also celebrated our iconic waveform feature for comments and feedback, as well as the recently introduced Mood and Genre filters, which use AI to create playlists perfectly tailored to listeners' moods.

This recognition reaffirms SoundCloud’s place as the go-to destination for music discovery and artist support from day one.

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Your SoundCloud 2024 is around the corner

Get ready to see how your music journey has evolved this year and discover where your listening habits have taken you 🎉

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