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SoundCloud has reduced its workforce by 20 percent following an email from CEO Michael Weissman on August 3rd. “Making changes that affect people is incredibly hard. But it is one that is necessary given the challenging economic climate and financial market headwinds,” the email reads. As reported by Billboard, the…

SoundCloud has announced that it will be laying off roughly 20% of its workforce due to recent changes in the economic and financial landscape, as noted in reports by Billboard and Variety. “During this difficult time, we are focused on providing the support and resources to those transitioning while reinforcing…

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Lil Uzi Vert has released new heat for the fans as he is ready to drop the new project this week. 176 Views Lil Uzi Vert gave fans a surprising release of his new songs “I Know”, “Flex Up,” “Hittin My Shoulder,” and “Space Cadet.” on soundcloud. The songs will…

SoundCloud has finalized a deal with Warner Music Group that would allow WMG’s artists with songs on the SoundCloud platform the ability to get paid based on the number of individual users streaming their music, rather than by market share of total streams, sources tell Billboard. The revenue model is…

SoundCloud’s VP of Strategy, Michael Pelczynski, on whether fan-powered royalties is proving to be a better streaming model for artists, and can it scale up? Show notes Hosts Guests About a year ago, SoundCloud began a fascinating and possibly industry-changing experiment by becoming the first streaming service to implement a…

A trip through electroclash, techno and acid from the founder of LA’s Xtended Release collective. In early 2020, just after the world was put into lockdown, LA-based DJ and producer Christiane Øyen aka séverine uploaded a track to SoundCloud that would become a minor viral hit. ‘Look How Hard I’m…

On the first anniversary of his collaborative SoundCloud single “Rose,” we take a look at the NCT leader and rapper’s love for metaphors and synth melodies NCT Leader and rapper Lee Taeyong. Photo: Courtesy of the artist Growing up, our first brush with romance came with literature in which roses…

Christian Krauter brings the best of electronic music out to audiences. The songs of the Queensland DJ are virtuous, differently optimistic, and highly energized. Nerang, Queensland May 23, 2022 (Issuewire.com)  - A supremely talented and versatile DJ from Queensland, Christian Krauter has given some of the most enthusiastic songs in the EDM genre.…

Sir Cog has released a plethora of hip-hop songs on SoundCloud. The new successful hip-hop artist is one of the most dedicated and passionate hip-hop music artists. Dallas, Texas May 23, 2022 (Issuewire.com)  - Sir Cog is one of the most versatile and passionate hip-hop music artists in the world. His versatility…