{"id":3350,"date":"2024-12-21T09:48:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/?p=3350"},"modified":"2024-12-21T09:50:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:05:17","slug":"soundcloud-artist-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/soundcloud-artist-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"SoundCloud Artist Plan: For Emerging Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SoundCloud has long been a pivotal platform for emerging artists, offering tools to share music and connect with audiences. In December 2024, SoundCloud introduced a new subscription tier called the &#8220;Artist&#8221; plan, designed to bridge the gap between the free Basic plan and the premium Artist Pro (formerly Next Pro) subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans-1024x826.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans-768x619.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Available-Plans.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/checkout.soundcloud.com\/artist\"><strong>SoundCloud<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For just <strong>$6.25 per month<\/strong> or <strong>$39 annually<\/strong> <strong>(equivalent to $3.25 per month)<\/strong>, the Artist plan offers a range of professional tools tailored for musicians ready to elevate their careers. Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited Tracks<\/strong><br>Upload as many tracks as you want, with a total content cap of three hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monetization and Distribution<\/strong><br>Distribute two tracks per month to major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and more. Artists keep 100% of their royalties on SoundCloud but retain 80% of revenue from streams on external platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Promotion and Playlisting<\/strong><br>Leverage SoundCloud\u2019s algorithms to connect your music with potential fans. Top-performing tracks can be featured on curated playlists like &#8220;Buzzing.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Mastering<\/strong><br>Get one free mastering credit per month, ensuring your music sounds polished and ready for release.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Track Management<\/strong><br>If you&#8217;re like me, your tracks are essentially never completely finished. With the Artist plan, you can replace up to three tracks per month without losing comments, likes, or play counts. &#8220;FINAL_mix_v9.45_final_for_sure.flac&#8221; here we come!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Get the SoundCloud Artist Plan<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SoundCloud Artist plan is designed to be a transformative offering for musicians making the leap from hobbyists to professionals. Here are three standout benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affordable Access to Professional Tools<\/strong><br>SoundCloud has traditionally reserved tools like mastering and global distribution for the pro plan or separate services. The Artist plan democratizes these features, enabling emerging artists to level up without a hefty price tag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Strategic Middle Ground<\/strong><br>Positioned between the free Basic plan and the more expensive Artist Pro tier, this plan meets the needs of artists seeking more capabilities without overcommitting financially.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on Visibility and Growth<\/strong><br>Enhanced algorithms and playlisting opportunities ensure that artists have the resources to connect with audiences and grow their careers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding the Revenue Model<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the plan\u2019s highlights is its monetization and distribution offering. While artists retain 100% of royalties from streams on SoundCloud, a 20% commission applies to earnings from external platforms. Hence, the artists keep 80% of the revenue from streams on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to similar platforms, this commission structure is fairly competitive, especially for artists who prioritize SoundCloud\u2019s extensive features alongside third-party distribution. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/pricing\"><strong>the free plan of Routenote<\/strong><\/a>, which offers 85% of your revenue, does offer a greater share if you&#8217;re solely interested in external platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Use SoundCloud Artist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plan is perfect for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Musicians transitioning from casual creators to professional artists within the SoundCloud platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artists looking to distribute music on major platforms without incurring separate fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creators who need tools like mastering and playlisting but want an affordable solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Artist plan is a significant step forward for musicians aiming to take their careers to the next level. With robust features, fair revenue-sharing policies, and a strong focus on artist growth, SoundCloud continues to be a vital resource in the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to elevate your music career? Explore the SoundCloud Artist plan today and let us know your thoughts in the comments. And if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>producing your songs with Eternal Scoring Studio<\/strong><\/a>, we offer a complete plan of action to release your work in Nepal and globally.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SoundCloud&#8217;s new Artist plan offers musicians affordable tools like unlimited uploads, monetization, and mastering, bridging the gap between free and premium options for serious growth.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[71,72,70],"class_list":["post-3350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-distribution","tag-release","tag-soundcloud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3350"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3350\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eternalscoring.studio\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}