New SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: More Control, 100% Earnings

The new SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription offers musicians and creators more control of streaming, fan funding, merch, vinyl and more. It does this with fewer hands in their pocket.

100% Distribution Royalties: Artists Keep It All

The SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription eliminates its share of distribution entirely. It allows artists to keep 100% of their royalties from streaming services including TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more than 50 additional platforms.

Previously, creators who monetized directly on SoundCloud kept all of their SoundCloud royalties. Now, that same full-payout model applies to all distributed earnings.

“With this launch, we’re taking that mission further by giving artists a truly all-in-one subscription — distribution without detours, community without barriers, and monetization without compromise.” said SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton.

Fan Support Without Fees

SoundCloud is also rolling out a new Fan Support feature. It is designed to foster deeper fan-artist relationships while putting more money directly in creators’ pockets.

Artists can now add a Support button directly to their profile. This enables fans to tip with SoundCloud taking zero commission. Fans who donate are showcased in a Fan Support spotlight. This highlights top contributors and strengthens the sense of community between artist and listener.

Vinyl, Merch and Storefronts

SoundCloud’s new plan also introduces on-demand vinyl production and artist storefronts, integrating physical and digital monetization like never before.

• On-Demand Vinyl: Artists can now turn their tracks into vinyl records directly from their SoundCloud account — no upfront costs or bulk orders required.
• Artist Storefronts: Musicians can showcase merch, vinyl, and purchase links right alongside their tracks. This streamlines the path from fandom to financial support.

By centralizing these tools, SoundCloud eliminates the need for external vendors or complex integrations. This allows artists to build their brand and sell products without leaving the platform.

Why This Matters

Independent artists often juggle multiple services and fees to handle distribution, analytics, merch, and fan engagement. SoundCloud’s All-in-One Artist Subscription aims to simplify that experience.

Rising independent musician DXRKNOVA shared: “SoundCloud let me go from uploading ideas in my room to running my own operation. I can release music, talk to fans, and turn their support into real movement. It’s wild that I can handle everything from releases to merch without leaving the platform.”

SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: Available Now

All existing SoundCloud Artist and Artist Pro subscribers automatically gain access to these updates. New creators can join at soundcloud.com/forartists.

Bruce Houghton is Founder & Editor of Hypebot, Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of Skyline Artists.

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