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SoundCloud presents itself as a great platform for independent artists, constantly pushing their Artist Pro program, distribution, and monetization services. However, once you sign up, you quickly realize that their promises are empty. Despite being a long-time SoundCloud user, I have repeatedly faced unjustified rejections when trying to monetize my music. They always have an excuse, often based on false premises. One major issue is their lack of understanding of music rights and licensing. For example, they fail to distinguish between an original arrangement of public domain music and a cover, demonstrating a lack of basic industry knowledge. Additionally, SoundCloud has an agreement with KODA, yet they have never reported my streams, meaning I haven't received the payments I am entitled to. This raises serious questions about their transparency and reliability as a platform for professional musicians. Another major flaw is their AI-generated music accusations. I produce all my music in FL Studio using Native Instruments plugins, yet they repeatedly refuse to monetize my tracks, claiming they are AI-generated. Even after providing screenshots, proof of my licenses, and detailed explanations, they continue to reject my music with generic, dismissive responses. Ironically, I've had my SoundCloud account for over a decade—long before generative AI even existed. If you simply want to upload your music for exposure, SoundCloud works. But if you're expecting reliable monetization and distribution, forget it. Their amateurish approach, lack of expertise, and dismissive customer service make them a waste of time and money for serious artists.

For the past year, I have never had so many problems with SoundCloud customer service. When I have a problem, whether it is a release or something else, I have no follow-up from them, as if there was no one working to help artists. A recent problem: I have the entirety of an exclusive song that I paid the price for. When I sent an alternate version of my original song; "he said that the song sounds like a previously released one." I know, it's my song, and that's why I sent you the License of the original because it's an alternate version. F***, I hope the company improves, otherwise, they're going to lose artists and their distributor license if they can't fix their problem. My Ticket number: 3443016

I made the mistake of paying for Artist Pro thinking I could monetize my original music. They rejected my original music, gave a list of "possible" reasons, and don't respond to inquiries about it requesting an actual explanation. Just took the subscription money and ran.

I didn’t received my earnings from the beginning of 2022 to the now. It means I did not received the earnings for 3 years. And have a thousands plays of my music every month. I sent a dozens of messages to the support for 3 year and they just replied sometimes with the same reply that they need time to clarify the issue. It seems they just stole my money. It seems they fraudulently appropriated my money. Many years ago it was a great service when they was a free service. After they became a paid service, it seems they just a scammers who steal artists' money. I think I will start a lawsuit against them. And it is going to be a huge fraud trial.

Charged twice for monthly subscriptions.

This platform had deleted my songs in store which they took my money only without even telling me first hand if I violated there rules and regulation. as months passed my plays were reduced to nothing per day. and I didn't know that these guys will find fault of something just to remove your account. it is very disappointing considering i was with them for months and they treated me like this. The support and customer service is so bad and a lot is there to tell. I really don't know which part of it tha tI have breached their violations when they just couldn't tell me. or at least send me a warning or whatsoever. Kindly avoid this application this will cost you and it will just eat your money and without proper justification or reason they will then delete your song from music stores.

Jetzt was Neues. Ich habe gekündigt, SC bestätigt, dass sie keine Zahlungen einziehen. Aber: sie ziehen weiter über meine KKarte ein. Und jetzt, auf Nachfrage: ist garnicht SC schuld, sondern ich, weil ich angeblich ein Apple Abo abgeschlossen hätte !!! Allerdings habe ich kein solche Apple Abo, ist auch das Gegenteil von dem, was sie vorher behauptet haben. Das ist Abzocke. Geht jetzt an die Behörden.

Don't Buy Artist or Artist Pro. Soundcloud has turned into a scam company. They keep advertising services as Monetization and Distribution but they don't have the capacity to provide them. Tracks are in review for months. The support is not existent and has been replaced by AI. It's super frustrating and there are better alternatives online. Just don't use Soundcloud if you care about your mental health. PS: Check Reddit or X. They are full of complaints every day.