May 08, 2025

Is SoundCloud BETTER For Artists?

13 minutes

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what every independent artist needs to know before choosing between SoundCloud and Spotify. From monetization models to artist discovery tools and even hidden legal traps in the terms of service, this comparison goes far beyond which platform is more popular. With Spotify's potential remix feature on the horizon and SoundCloud's artist-centric payout system already in place, there's a lot to unpack about where your music—and your rights—are truly safe.

Is SoundCloud BETTER Than Spotify?

0:00 Coming Up

00:19 Introduction

00:29 Spotify's New AI Remix Tool

01:02 Comparing Spotify vs. SoundCloud

01:12 SoundCloud's Monetization, Reach & Discovery, and Contract Terms

01:42 35 Ways To Make Money In The Music Industry Free PDF

01:53 SoundCloud Monetization

02:29 How Spotify Pays

02:49 How SoundCloud Pays

03:24 Which Countries Does Spotify Pay?

03:56 Delgado Entertainment Law

04:12 Reach & Discovery

04:47 SoundCloud Discovery Tools

05:04 Types of Listeners On Spotify vs. SoundCloud

05:56 Communication & Customer Service With SoundCloud

06:37 SoundCloud Terms of Service

07:10 SoundCloud Content Used To Train AI (Dealbreaker)

08:39 Where Do We Go If We Leave Spotify?

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