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SoundCloud to let artists sell music directly, taking no cut of sales

SoundCloud is launching a feature that lets musicians sell tracks straight from their profile pages, starting with a beta test involving 200 US-based Artist Pro subscribers before wider rollout this fall. The company won't take a percentage of sales, though artists still cover payment processing fees and taxes, and can track earnings through existing Artist Studio and Fan Support tools.

engadget.com · 2026-08-26

SoundCloud pilots direct music sales with zero commission for artists

SoundCloud has begun testing a beta feature letting artists sell tracks directly from their profiles, keeping fans from having to visit third-party sites like Bandcamp or Beatport. The company takes no cut of these sales, so all proceeds go to musicians, and buyers receive files in whatever format the artist uploads, such as MP3 or WAV. The feature is initially limited to 200 Artist Pro creators in the US, with a wider rollout planned for later this fall.

theverge.com · 2026-08-26