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IndustryFirst reported yesterday, 15:33 / 3 outlets
SoundCloud trials direct music sales feature for artists
The platform is testing a buy button on artist profiles with zero commission, initially available to 200 US-based creators.
Headline written by Le Raver across 3 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
The story
- Artists will be able to set their own prices and offer downloads in formats including MP3 and WAV.Reported by DJ Mag
- SoundCloud takes no commission on sales, meaning artists keep 100% of revenue excluding standard fees and taxes.
- The beta will expand to all eligible creators later in autumn after feedback from the initial trial.Reported by DJ Mag
Neutral summary of what outlets reported. It points to the sources below, it does not replace them.
Coverage breakdown
3 sources
3 original reporting
0 ran the press release
How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published yesterday, 15:33. EDM.com published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1d 0h. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 3 carried original reporting. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- Yesterday, 15:33EDM.comFirstSoundCloud Now Lets Artists Sell Music Straight From Their Profiles
- Today, 15:46When We Dip+1d 0hSoundCloud lets Artists sell music directly to fans – with 100% of sales kept by Artists
- Filed today, 16:32 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagSoundCloud trials new feature allowing artists to sell music directly to fans
Sources, in order of reporting
3 outlets“Artists should be able to build their audience in one place, on one platform”
SoundCloud is testing a new feature that will allow artists to sell music directly to fans through their SoundCloud profiles, with the platform taking zero commission on sales. The feature was announced on August 26 and is currently being rolled out in beta to a select group of 2…