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EQUIPThe Verge · 1h ago

You can now buy music on SoundCloud

Executive Brief

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SoundCloud has launched a beta feature enabling artists to sell music directly through platform profiles. The update eliminates the need for third-party storefronts like Bandcamp, streamlining the purchasing process for listeners.

  • 01Artists can now facilitate direct music sales without redirecting to external services
  • 02The new feature aims to increase direct financial support for musicians on the platform
  • 03Current implementation is in a beta phase to test direct-to-consumer functionality
  • 04SoundCloud seeks to compete with established secondary marketplaces like Bandcamp and Beatport

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SoundCloud has launched a new beta feature that allows artists on the audio streaming platform to sell music directly from their profiles, instead of diverting fans to purchase from third-party services like Bandcamp and Beatport. The feature aims to give listeners a better way to support the musicians behind their favorite songs, because SoundCloud isn't […]