SoundCloud Pulse might be the most revolutionary update the Berlin company has created. The app, which first launched back in November, was designed to help artists on the go, as opposed to the standard SoundCloud app, which provides consumers with easy and accessible on-the-go listening. SoundCloud Pulse was previously only available for Android users but thanks to the tech … [Read more...]
Lido sneaks out a final remix after his SoundCloud is frozen
"Caught the blues today." In case you missed it last night, Lido took to Twitter to express his frustration with SoundCloud and major labels after his account was frozen. In light of that, he announced he was releasing one last remix before his album drops. This morning fans got what they were promised, a tweaked version of Alessia Cara's smash "Here". Taking jabs at labels … [Read more...]
Lido Expresses Frustrations w/ Major Labels & SoundCloud on Twitter
Production genius Lido took to his Twitter this evening to get a few thoughts about SoundCloud and major labels off his chest. The tweets were sent following an attempt to login to his SoundCloud page only to discover his account had been frozen. Lido brings up some good points, throwing nothing but truth at the labels and SoundCloud. See his full comments below and listen to … [Read more...]
SoundCloud Introduces “Pulse” App for Creators
If you're an active musician on SoundCloud, there's no doubt you've had more problems with the mobile app than most "consume-only" users. With the current SoundCloud app, there's no hiding the fact that one's personal profile is not the focus-- it takes a careful navigation through several menus before one can access their own tracks and once there, sharing of any kind of was … [Read more...]
Soundcloud Removes “Harlem Shake” From Baauer’s Account
Here's a doozy for you. After having Harlem Shake up on his Soundcloud account for years, Soundcloud has removed the hit single from Baauer's account. tru pic.twitter.com/gXYWrGR5Ng — Baauer (@baauer) September 19, 2015 The reason I think why Harlem Shake would get removed from Baauer's account is because Mad Decent actually owns the rights to the song. If the label … [Read more...]
British Publishing Org PRS is Suing Soundcloud for Copyright Infringement
It has begun. British publishing organization PRS has sued Soundcloud for copyright infringement. After the recent purge of music from Soundcloud due to pressure from major labels Sony and Universal, this is another major blow to the music streaming service. Here's what PRS had to say about their decision: “After careful consideration, and following five years of … [Read more...]
Is This The End Of Soundcloud As We Know It?
Have you been personally victimized by Soundcloud? Some of Soundcloud's finest producers and DJs might argue that recent actions have crippled their creative outlet. In the past few months, we've seen a fury of monetization schemes plotted by the Berlin-based company such as adding advertisements and signing royalty deals with labels like Warner Music Group. They've now gone a … [Read more...]
SoundCloud Closes Deal with Merlin Network
The other day we heard about a proposed contract between SoundCloud and the Merlin Network who handles the digital distribution for basically every indie record label not under the umbrella of one of the three majors (including labels like " Beggars Group, Domino, Secretly Group, Epitaph, Ninja Tune, PIAS, Warp Records, Armada Music, Kontor Records and many more.") but today … [Read more...]
