SoundCloud is an all-round audio entertainment app bursting with creativity. There are a number of features to benefit from as a music fan, artist or content creator. Here are five things we love.

SoundCloud is made for discovery, and you can explore new artists and genres beyond the mainstream. Search for your favourite genre, mood or specific tags and get inspired by up-and-coming talents. Will you spot the next trend on the rise?

Get socialising and create lasting bonds with other music lovers using the app. Start by following your favourite artists, then share your excitement about new projects in the timestamped comments that let you mark your favourite moments precisely. Exchanging ideas with fellow music makers and fans is fun too. You may stumble across the song recommendation that will become your anthem of the year.

If you’re a DJ or musician, SoundCloud offers you a place to showcase your mixes, live sets and share your unique skills with a wider audience. Take your passion for music global and inspire people wherever they are. With a paid Soundcloud Next Pro subscription, you can distribute your music on other platforms to earn money.

SoundCloud is not just about music, radio sets and DJ mixes, you’ll also find podcasts spanning an array of genres. From news outlets to those starting out, podcasters are using the app to share entertaining and informative episodes. Immerse yourself in a topic, learn something new and get swept away by captivating stories.

If you’re a content creator, SoundCloud has abundant royalty-free music that you can use for your projects. Whether you’re streaming video games, editing vlogs, producing short films or advertisements, find the perfect background music to bring your creative ideas to life.