{"id":30626,"date":"2024-01-21T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T11:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberprmusic.com\/?p=14938"},"modified":"2024-08-29T20:15:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:15:31","slug":"musicians-guide-soundcloud-part-one-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberprmusic.com\/musicians-guide-soundcloud-part-one-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Musicians Guide to SoundCloud: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, the internet. When it\u2019s not busy being a mass dumping ground for political commentary, selfies, and TikTok time-wasting, it can be an independent artist’s best friend and most powerful ally. <\/span><\/p>\n

While mainstream social networks allow you to shape your voice and personal brand, music streaming networks are where the real heavy lifting comes into play — especially SoundCloud.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While you might be tempted to hop right on Spotify all of us here at Cyber PR Music respectfully request that you slow your roll. <\/span><\/p>\n

Before ANYTHING, you need to be on SoundCloud. Not only is it the industry standard when posting music to blogs and for SubmitHub, but your SoundCloud presence can be a key deciding factor in having your music posted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“I know what I like, but I also know mine isn’t the ultimate word on taste. If I hear a pitch that I like but don’t fully get or isn’t exactly in my wheelhouse, seeing that an artist has followers or tracks with a ton of plays let’s me know that I’m on to something. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

That can absolutely push me off the fence if I’m teetering and onto the side that gives an artist or song a chance.”<\/em><\/strong>
\n– Ben Kaye \/\/ News Editor,\u00a0Consequence of Sound<\/b><\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We are posting this as part one of a three-part series. This will help build your foundations on SoundCloud so there’s no possibility of ruining your chances to get through to legitimate music bloggers.<\/p>\n

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Creating Your SoundCloud Account:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Creating an account is simple. Enter an email and password, or sign in through Google or your Facebook Page. Either way is fine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plugging Social Media Links & Bio:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Make sure your SoundCloud page has links to all of your other social networks, along with a short bio. Do this by clicking “edit” on the right-hand side of the page, directly above where your followers, following, and tracks are listed.<\/p>\n

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After clicking “edit,” a pop-up window should appear that says “Edit your Profile.” Plug in all necessary links, along with your bio, profile photo and location.<\/p>\n

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After clicking “save,” be sure to upload a header photo as well by clicking “Upload header image” in the top right-hand corner. We suggest matching this to your Facebook and Twitter cover photo.<\/p>\n

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Uploading Your Music:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

On the top right of the page, click “UPLOAD.”<\/p>\n

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While waiting for your track to upload:<\/p>\n