SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a music platform where anyone can upload and share audio, and listeners can discover new artists long before they make it big. It's home to millions of tracks — from bedroom demos to chart-topping hits — and has launched many musicians' careers.

Key Features

• Upload your own music: share tracks and playlists with the world for free.
• Discover new artists: explore charts, genres and trending uploads.
• Follow creators: get notified when artists you like post new music.
• Comment on tracks: leave time-stamped feedback for creators.
• Reposts and playlists: share and curate the music you love.
• Offline listening: save tracks to listen without internet on paid plans.
• Ad-free listening: skip the ads with a paid subscription.

Pricing

• Free: stream and upload music with ads.
• SoundCloud Go: around $6/month — ad-free listening and offline saves.
• Go+: a higher tier with a larger catalog of licensed music (around $12/month).

Getting Started

Go to soundcloud.com and create a free account, or start listening without one. Search for an artist or browse the charts, then follow the creators you like to keep your feed fresh.