SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a Berlin-based music streaming platform that stands out for its openness to independent creators. Producers, beatmakers, and musicians publish their tracks directly there: remixes, electronic productions, demos, unreleased songs, podcasts. The catalog combines label-signed artists and amateur creations, making it a preferred source for discovering independent music before it appears on mainstream services.

The model is freemium: a free ad-supported version, and a paid subscription that removes interruptions and unlocks offline listening. Streaming is delivered in AAC. SoundCloud remains a benchmark for following the electronic scene, emerging hip-hop, and the world of podcasts, with a strong emphasis on the direct relationship between listeners and creators.