Social media is something that is undeniably becoming more and more versatile as technology progresses. More and more features are being added to social media platforms at an exceeding rate. One feature in particular is the music-streaming feature. One web based/mobile application, SoundCloud, is on the rise to becoming the leading music-streaming site on the web next to Spotify. SoundCloud is free and allows upcoming artists, as well as users who just want to listen to music, upload music onto their own feeds, which allows freely listen to the music whenever they want. If you’re looking for a place to listen to music easily and accessibly, then SoundCloud is definitely for you.
One thing that makes SoundCloud beneficial for users, that I found interesting, was their user policy. Basically, it allows users to upgrade their account, which does costs money but allows you to upload an unlimited number of songs to your feed. However, this isn't necessary if you are just the average SoundCloud listener/user. The policy is more geared toward artists who are trying to get their name out there. Even though SoundCloud allows upcoming artists to make accounts and upload their music, other users, who aren't artists, can upload whatever song they desire to their account, so there is almost every song available to stream.
SoundCloud is an extremely useful social media tool for the music industry, not only for artists, but also for anyone that has some type of job in the industry. The company is continuing to make a mark on social media as well. As they update the application, more and more social media features are being added. SoundCloud allows users to follow other users feed as well as repost and like songs that will show up on their feeds after reposting the song. This is a good way for users to spread the word of other artists by reposting their songs. Messaging and commenting are also prominent features on the social media music streaming application.
SoundCloud has over 200 million users that actively stream music on the site. I highly recommend using this app, if you aren't already. With all the positive features and tools, it is easily the most user friendly and accessible. If you’re a fan of social media and like interacting on the web with artists and other users, it just makes the experience that much more enjoyable and fun to use.
So, if you’re streaming music on Spotify, and would like another alternative besides Pandora, then SoundCloud is your best option. There are absolutely no ads in between songs like there are on Pandora, so it offers a non-interruptible stream, which makes any listener that much more inclined to keep listening.
As much as I’ve talked up SoundCloud it is your turn to go make an account and start streaming music for free, if you want to, of course. However, there is one thing I guarantee, and that is you will not be let down in anyway. Once you start using SoundCloud, you probably won't stop.
