The user interface is given quite a radical upgrade, making it look much better and more in line with other iOS apps. The new features for listeners are great.

As long as the service continues to allow users to upload their music in some way or another, it is likely to continue to appeal to indie musicians. While the service is certainly trying to better accommodate listeners, the move was inevitable.

In fact, SoundCloud allows users to upload music directly to the service without having to go through a distribution company. Thankfully, users can still upload music through the desktop version of the website, showing that the service is still willing to accommodate independent musicians. This is the final nail in the coffin for musicians on mobile. Unfortunately, users now can't even upload music in the app. Now, you might be thinking that the user could still record a song as an audio recording then upload it afterward. However, it's still an important one for independent musicians who don't have access to recording equipment. The moves show an overall shift away from the musician and toward the listener.īeing able to record music directly from the users iPhone or iPad is a feature that may not have been used as much as other features. SoundCloud has even made deals with major record labels, suggesting that the company will enter the mainstream streaming business in the near future.

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