Beabadoobee carried out ‘Seashores’, taken from her third album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Strikes’, on Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! earlier this week. Test it out beneath.
Bea launched ‘This Is How Tomorrow Strikes’ in August, a file she beforehand described as chronicling her journey of “changing into a lady”.
On Thursday (October 3), she took to the stage at Kimmel to carry out her newest single from the album, which she advised NME earlier this 12 months was impressed by being in LA and recording the LP at Rick Rubin’s legendary Shangri-La studio.
“If I do a file in London, I’m going out partying and doing all that stuff,” she mentioned. “However Shangri-La is among the most stunning locations I’ve ever been to and there’s one thing so magical about it that simply made me wish to stick round and solely give attention to the file.
“It’s simply so serene and peaceable. Every little thing is white – it’s nearly like a clean canvas to your creativity, like it’s worthwhile to fill the house together with your music and your ideas,” she continued.
“Folks name my home the Teletubby home as a result of each room’s a special color. I bear in mind going again residence and it being like going from this stunning, serene white house into [something like] an acid journey.”
Try the dreamy stay efficiency of the monitor beneath.
In June, Beabadoobee confirmed particulars of a UK leg of her ‘This Is How Tomorrow Strikes’ tour, She’ll kick issues off in Glasgow on November 11, earlier than taking part in exhibits in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton. Then, she’ll wrap issues up with a homecoming efficiency at London’s Alexandra Palace on November 21.
NOVEMBER 11 – Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow 12 – Sheffield, Octagon Centre 13 – Newcastle O2 Metropolis Corridor 15 – Birmingham, O2 Academy Birmingham 16 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse 17 – Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds 19 – Brighton, Dome 20 – Bristol, Beacon 21 – London, Alexandra Palace
In a four-star evaluation of ‘This Is How Tomorrow Strikes’, NME author Hannah Mylrea mentioned the album was: “A set of songs that showcase the tangled emotions of this time, the younger artist’s third file is a poignant, highly effective factor.
Dolly Parton has donated $1million to the reduction effort for Hurricane Helene.
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Final week, Hurricane Helene hit the Southeastern states of the US, laying waste to cities resembling Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and lots of extra. On the time of writing, the hurricane has resulted in an estimate of 220 deaths, whereas a whole bunch of others stay lacking. Lots of of hundreds of properties are with out energy and infrastructural injury is widespread.
Now, Parton has introduced that she might be donating $1million “from my very own private checking account” to assist with restoration efforts.
The nation icon shared the information yesterday (October 4), whereas talking at a press convention in a Walmart car parking zone in her residence state of Tennessee. “From myself, personally, simply from my very own checking account, I’m donating 1,000,000 {dollars} right now,” stated.
“However there’s lots to be accomplished and we’re looking for different methods to even increase extra funds.”
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Dolly Parton says she’s donating $1 million “from my very own private checking account,” in the direction of Hurricane Helene restoration efforts.
She provides that her numerous companies and basis are matching her private donation with one other $1 million. pic.twitter.com/Y3kp3QD7tO
Parton additionally revealed that her enterprise, The Dollywood Firm, could be matching the donation. The funds might be distributed to the Mountain Methods Basis, which sustains reduction and restoration efforts in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and the larger Appalachian area.
“We’re beginning out with a superb little hunk,” she instructed the group. “And like I stated, we’re looking for new different methods to become profitable as a result of it’s going to take some huge cash, as you already know. And it’s going to take a very long time. There’s nonetheless a lot extra to do.”
The ‘Jolene’ singer additionally mirrored on how the hurricane had impacted the realm she grew up in, saying: “Who knew in our little a part of the nation right here – the place I used to be born and raised proper down the highway – that we’d have this sort of devastation,” she stated.
“I go searching and I believe, these are my mountains. These are my valleys. These are my rivers, flowing like a stream. These are my individuals. These mountain-coloured rainbows, these are my individuals and that is my residence … I simply need you to know that I’m completely with you, ’trigger I’m a part of you. I really like you.”
Parton additionally carried out a short remix of her hit ‘Jolene’, altering the lyrics to reference the hurricane: “Helene, you got here in right here and broke us all aside,” she sang.
At this time @DollyParton places a twist on her well-known track ‘Jolene’ to announce reduction for victims of Helene. She and her firms are providing up a mixed $2 million to assist these in want. @wbirpic.twitter.com/W8F3ZoPTOu
Elsewhere, Hurricane Helene has impacted numerous exhibits and festivals which had been set to happen within the southeast of the US.
Alabama’s South Star Competition was cancelled whereas some units of Kentucky’s Louder than Life Competition had been reduce to due the inclement climate. Bands resembling Quarters of Change, Model Pussy and the likes of Billy Joel and Sting all needed to cancel or postpone their gigs in states resembling North Carolina and Florida because of the intense circumstances.
MJ Lenderman additionally introduced the postponement of a number of US tour dates because of the injury attributable to the hurricane – particularly in North Carolina, the place the musician’s band and their households are primarily based.
Dolly Parton Performs at Agua Caliente On line casino on January 24, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Picture by Valerie Macon/Getty Photographs)
Parton’s final album was 2023’s ‘Rockstar’, which noticed her collaborate with a slew of pop and rock artists together with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, and Child Rock.
Extra lately, she appeared on Beyoncé‘s newest album ‘Cowboy Carter’, the place she featured on the tracks ‘Dolly P’ and ‘Tyrant’.
‘Cowboy Carter’ additionally included Beyoncé’s personal tackle Parton’s nation traditional ‘Jolene’, which, although it included new lyrics by Beyoncé, had a sole songwriting credit score belonging to Parton.
Shed Seven have scored their second Quantity One album with their particular Thirtieth-anniversary tribute album ‘Liquid Gold’.
The band – comprised of Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Tim Wills and Rob Maxfield – beforehand landed the highest spot at first of this 12 months with their sixth studio effort ‘A Matter Of Time’ and made historical past because the British rock band with the longest hole between their first LP and first Quantity One album with 26 years and three months in between.
It solely took them 10 months to assert their second prime spot on the charts, placing them in the identical firm because the likes of The Beatles, Elton John, Diana Ross, Queen, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and ABBA, who’ve additionally managed two or extra Quantity One albums in a 12 months.
Talking about incomes the Quantity One spot in a press release to Official Charts, the band shared: “Can’t fairly actually consider that we’re standing right here as soon as once more this 12 months, however that is our second Quantity One in every of 2024, which is completely mind-blowing. We want to thank our superb label, Cooking Vinyl, all our crew, and most of all, all of the followers who’ve been getting on the market this week and getting behind us.
“We’re immensely proud, and we are able to’t wait to get out on tour and have a good time what an incredible 12 months we’ve had. We’d prefer to dedicate this to our departed family members; our 4 Dads and Max’s Mum. Thanks.”
Launched on September 27, ‘Liquid Gold’ served as a particular album created as a tribute to the band’s expansive 30-year profession and sees them reimagine iconic tracks and fan favourites from their discography. It additionally encompasses a new observe titled ‘All Roads Lead To You’.
Beforehand chatting with NME about lastly shedding their 90s “nostalgia tag”, Witter mentioned: “We’ve misplaced that nostalgia of simply going out and taking part in our previous hits like plenty of bands are likely to do,” he added. “We’ve discovered ourselves feeling a bit of extra present once more as a result of we’re doing model new stuff. The very fact the brand new stuff positively stands up with our previous materials within the sense that it sounds very recent and present is a superb factor. So we’ve discovered ourselves in a extremely wholesome place.
“Having mentioned that I’ve by no means bought bored of singing our previous stuff due to the truth that everybody there in that room watching us is simply having the perfect time. It’s tough to get bored whenever you’re 2,000 individuals trying like they’re having a extremely, actually good night time out.”
Liam Gallagher has been teasing followers about who the help can be for the upcoming Oasis reunion tour dates within the UK.
READ MORE: Who’ll be supporting Oasis on their reunion tour? Followers and artists share theories and requests
Followers have been speculating who can be opening for the Britpop legends on their highly-awaited reunion exhibits after it was reported final month that Liam was searching for “established acts” to help them on tour. Up to now, help has solely been introduced for the North American leg, which can see Cage The Elephant be part of for all dates – go to here to buy tickets.
Numerous names have been flying round because the band confirmed their comeback, and earlier within the 12 months, when a fan on X/Twitter requested if Richard Ashcroft can be supporting Oasis at their 2025 dwell exhibits, Liam replied: “That might be BIBLICAL”.
Now, Liam’s as soon as once more taken to Twitter/X to fire up fan rumours, additional suggesting Ashcroft can be becoming a member of the invoice, but additionally teasing that Blur and Manic Road Preachers could also be heading out on the street with them.
Responding to at least one fan suggesting Damon Albarn and co. ought to open for them, Liam wrote about his former Britpop rivals: “I really like blur and at sone level now we have to do n outdated dears excursions.”
Later, he appeared to ask followers to weigh in, writing: “Richard Ashcroft or Manic road preachers as help”, earlier than including shortly after: “the manics it’s”.
Nevertheless, he went on to write down: “Solely kidding we by no means set sail with out the 1 and solely RICARDO he’s our boy from day DOT come aboard Rkid.”
I really like blur and at sone level now we have to do n outdated dears excursions
Ashcroft has a protracted historical past with Oasis, serving because the inspiration behind their 1995 hit ‘Solid No Shadow’. Throughout a Choose interview that 12 months, Noel Gallagher stated: “I at all times felt he was born on the unsuitable time and within the unsuitable place, and he was at all times making an attempt to say the best issues, however they got here out unsuitable.”
He additionally enlisted Liam for a collaboration on his 2022 hit ‘C’mon Folks (We’re Making It Now)’, and appeared as a particular visitor when he headlined Finsbury Park in 2018.
In the meantime, Manic Road Preachers supported Oasis throughout their iconic Knebworth 1995 exhibits. The band additionally teased new materials in August, sharing a clip of recent music on their social media and main followers to suppose they may very well be enlisted once more for the upcoming exhibits.
Richard Ashcroft performs at Marlay Park on June 22, 2024 in Dublin, Eire. (Photograph by Kieran Frost/Redferns/Getty)
Elsewhere, Blossoms lately spoke to NME about the opportunity of supporting the Britpop legends. The Tom Ogden-led band have simply launched their fifth album ‘Gary‘, which noticed a gaggle of well-known Garys unite to advertise the file. Ogden has stated that “nothing has been mentioned, nothing has been requested,” including: “I don’t suppose they’ll type it out till subsequent 12 months.”
Oasis initially started teasing their reunion following Liam Gallagher’s headline set at Studying Competition by sharing a mysterious date on their screens. Blossoms additionally shared the same teaser on their big concert screens as Liam and Noel at their Wythenshawe Park gig, prompting hypothesis that they could have one thing to do with the reunion.
“I’d wish to suppose our identify is perhaps within the combine as a result of why not?,” he continued. “We’ve by no means shied away from saying how a lot they’ve influenced us. We went to look at them at Heaton Park once we had been 16, and we type of know them each.
“I’m not going to get my hopes up, although, as a result of, on the finish of the day, it’s as much as them. If we get requested, the luggage are packed, and we’d smash it.”
Discover a full checklist of rumoured help acts right here.
Chappell Roan has carried out a fiery cowl of Coronary heart‘s hit observe ‘Barracuda’ at one in all her latest stay reveals.
Throughout her present final night time (October 3) on the Westfair Amphitheatre in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the ‘Pink Pony Membership’ singer handled attendees to a fierce and raging cowl of Coronary heart’s iconic 1977 observe.
Wearing a purple bodysuit with the stage lit to match, Roan belted out the legendary lyrics: “You mendacity so low within the weeds / I wager you gonna ambush me / You’d have me down, down, down, down on my knees/Now wouldn’t you, Barracuda?” similarly Ann Wilson did on the unique music.
The duvet of ‘Barracuda’ comes as the previous NME Cowl star made headlines quite a few occasions in the previous few weeks. Earlier this month, the pop singer revealed she’d been identified with “extreme despair”, attributing her sudden rise to fame and the following drastic modifications to her life as the reason for her signs.
Previous to that, in August she took to TikTok to share her ideas on “bizarre” and “creepy” followers, and known as out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans” that features “nonconsensual bodily and social interactions”.
Roan then got here below hearth for sharing that she was selecting to not again Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing that there are “issues on either side”. She later expanded on her feedback with a TikTok put up, prefacing the video by saying that she has “inspired individuals to make use of important considering abilities” to “study what they’re voting for” and “ask questions”.
After additional backlash towards her feedback, she went on to make clear her election stance, saying: “I’m voting for fucking Kamala however I’m not settling for what has been provided. As a result of that’s questionable. It’s questionable, the actions of our authorities, of the web, of you and me.”
Final week, she introduced that she was pulling out of All Issues Go Competition in New York Metropolis and Washington, D.C, to prioritise her well being.
Roan beforehand mentioned being impressed by drag queens and the way she first encountered LA’s queer scene after being introduced up as a religious Christian with NME.
“I used to be instructed this metropolis is demonic and Satanists stay right here,” she says. “However once I obtained to West Hollywood, it opened my eyes [to the fact] that every part I used to be afraid of wasn’t all the time true – particularly [what I’d been told] in regards to the queer group. Going to homosexual golf equipment for the primary time, it felt non secular.”
Later, she stated: “The queer group is my fundamental fanbase, so my accountability is to pay it ahead by donating a portion of ticket gross sales and gross sales basically [to LGBTQ+ charities] and present up at Satisfaction occasions,” she says. “Actually, I’m right here to present again all of the power that the queer group has given to me.”
In different information, Ok-pop woman group LE SSERAFIM just lately expressed their want to collaborate with singers like Chappell Roan sooner or later.
Celebrating 10 years of their underground file label, Cuttin’ Headz, The Martinez Brothers will headline he 15,000-capacity venue often known as Drumsheds London. A night that includes their signature underground type, Cuttin’ Headz’ showcase will show to be a must-see occasion throughout London’s fall calendar. Because the UK membership scene continues to wrestle, Drumsheds London has remained constant in offering a top-notch expertise of visuals, sound, and world-class expertise.
Taking up the brand new venue created by Broadwick Stay — the staff accountable for Printworks, which is about for re-opening in 2026 — The Martinez Brothers will deliver a particular lineup of established veterans and up-and-coming artists inside minimal tech home. AJ Christou, Jaden Thompson, Jesse Calosso back-to-back Jean Pierre, and Mason Collective will heat up the decks whereas the extremely anticipated back-to-back set of The Martinez Brothers and PAWSA rounds out an unimaginable night time. Tickets are nonetheless out there for the occasion and will be bought here.
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Trend Nova has eliminated a picture on a product itemizing for a BBL Halloween costume after followers noticed a likeness to Drake.
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The US quick trend retailer had listed a ‘BBL Booty Butt Pad Costume Accent’ earlier this month, with no particular reference to Drake’s title.
Nonetheless, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than followers started to recommend the costume was “trolling” the rapper, provided that the mannequin was sporting a silver grill and barrettes in his hair, in addition to a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “papi” – which followers steered was a nod to the rapper’s Instagram deal with ‘champagnepapi’.
The picture has since been faraway from the web site, however customers on Twitter/X have been sharing their reactions. Verify them out under.
Trend Nova makes enjoyable of Drake of their itemizing of a BBL Booty Halloween costume
It follows Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar this summer time, which dominated popular culture, and the hip-hop agenda, for a number of months. Quite a few rap luminaries chimed in to share their ideas, together with André 3000, who mentioned it made him really feel “slightly unhappy”, and Questlove, who known as it “wrestling match stage mudslinging and takedown by any means crucial”.
Most observers decide Lamar to have received the feud, which had been effervescent since 2013, and exploded earlier this yr when Kendrick featured on ‘Like That’ from Metro Boomin and Future’s joint album ‘We Don’t Belief You’ and resulted within the two buying and selling scathing diss tracks.
Lamar dropped ‘Not Like Us’ – his fourth Drake diss observe – in Could, telling the Canadian rapper: “Say Drake, I hear you want ’em younger/ You higher not ever go to cell block one/ To any bitch that discuss to him and layin’ love/ Simply be sure to cover your little sister from ’em,.”
Kendrick Lamar on the Chanel runway present in July 2023. Picture credit score: Swan Gallet/WWD through Getty Photographs
The track topped the Billboard Scorching 100 and broke the Spotify report for probably the most streamed rap track in someday.
In different information, earlier this yr, Drake was hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the late Tupac’s property after the Toronto rapper used AI replication of the ‘California Love’ rapper’s vocals on his Lamar diss observe ‘Taylor Made Freestyle‘.
The rapper was advised by litigator Howard King that his diss observe should be taken down in lower than 24 hours. If not, Tupac’s property would go forward and “pursue all of its authorized treatments” in opposition to him.
Drake went on to take away the observe from all streaming platforms in addition to all of his social media accounts following the lawsuit menace from the property of the late West Coast rapper.
In 2023, over 500,000 individuals flocked to Amsterdam Dance Occasion — often known as ADE — the epicenter of the worldwide dance music trade. This famend music convention and competition brings collectively dance music followers, artists, and trade professionals from throughout the globe, filling the Dutch capital with unforgettable sounds and must-attend experiences. 2024 is about to be essentially the most spectacular version thus far, with over 1,000 occasions spanning throughout 200 venues. And whereas ADE can really feel overwhelming, Dancing Astronaut has picked 5 must-attend occasions that can elevate the week of these attending.
DGTL ADE: Colyn, Jan Blomqvist, Mathame, and extra DGTL by no means disappoints, and its ADE version guarantees to be a standout. With a melodic techno centered lineup that options artists similar to Afterlife veteran Colyn, a dwell set from Jan Blomqvist, and Italian brother-duo Mathame, this occasion affords a journey deep and progressive digital beats. Anticipate cutting-edge visuals and an eco-conscious environment that DGTL is thought for.
Audio Obscura ADE x Innervisions [24 hrs] w/ Âme, Dixon & extra Audio Obscura’s collaborations with Innervisions are all the time iconic, and its 24-hour takeover at ADE is not like some other. That includes the label bosses Âme and Dixon, this marathon occasion guarantees immersive soundscapes that can hold attendees dancing all day and night time.
No Artwork ADE Weekender ANOTR has taken the scene by storm with their vocal home anthems and their No Artwork showcases are set to be among the most anticipated occasions of the week. Their ADE Weekender affords a artistic playground for home music followers and just a few tickets stay for Sunday. With shock friends and an immersive environment, No Artwork is ideal for these trying to nonstop dance.
Dockyard and Mystic Backyard Competition ADE Identified for its industrial vibes and hard-hitting techno, Dockyard Competition affords an intense ADE expertise. Teaming up with Mystic Backyard for a two-in-one expertise, this occasion offers essentially the most phases out of any occasion throughout ADE week. Set in a uncooked, industrial setting, this competition delivers each underground sounds and a fierce power.
Soundcloud vs Spotify: questioning which platform is best for you?
Choosing the proper platform might be difficult – each provide distinctive options for listeners and artists alike.
That’s why we made this information for you! Whether or not you’re a client or a producer of music, we’ll lay out precisely what units these two streaming platforms aside, together with:
which platform is the most costly 💸
the form of music you discover on every platform 🎶
options of every platform 🎛️
person expertise 📱
… and much more! Be at liberty to make use of the desk of contents under to leap to the part related to you 😊
Half 1: SoundCloud vs Spotify as a Listener
In search of your subsequent streaming platform? Let’s examine SoundCloud and Spotify when it comes to listener expertise.
What sort of music is on SoundCloud and Spotify?
An important query to reply is: “What’s going to I discover on Soundcloud and Spotify”?
The content material is arguably what units the 2 platforms essentially the most aside.
Let’s have a look at SoundCloud first. Right here, you’ll discover a ton of user-generated content material. This contains issues like:
demos;
unofficial remixes and bootlegs;
full mixes (both recorded at house or taken from in style membership nights and festivals).
SoundCloud, the place anyone can add a remix
You’ll in fact additionally discover official tracks by mainstream artists. However this isn’t what SoundCloud is understood for. Due to the open-upload nature of the platform (extra on that later), you’ll discover just about all the things beneath the solar. So in case you get pleasure from discovering new, experimental, or underground music, that is the platform for you.
Then again, in case you search extra polished and industrial releases, then Spotify is the go-to.
Spotify gives an ultra-extensive music catalog that spans mainstream, indie, and area of interest genres. From the Beatles to David Guetta and Mozart, you’ll discover just about any official launch from the previous 60 years and extra on right here. However you gained’t discover any dodgy bootlegs or mashups 😅
Spotify can be house to hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of podcasts. That’s one thing you’ll not often discover on Soundcloud.
With the flexibility to remark and repost tracks, Soundcloud is at the beginning a community-driven platform.
Commenting immediately beneath a observe allows you to work together with the artist, and makes you’re feeling a part of one thing larger:
Commenting beneath tracks is a function distinctive to SoundCloud
You can even repost a observe, which can make it seem by yourself feed. It is a nice strategy to help rising artists and makes SoundCloud really feel extra like a social community than a streaming platform.
This isn’t to say that Spotify doesn’t have any community-based options.
However they aren’t as inherently social as with SoundCloud. For instance, on Spotify, you may see what your folks are listening to (however this requires connecting by means of Fb). However you may’t touch upon tracks. You’ll be able to’t share songs throughout the platform. And you may’t immediately message individuals, in contrast to SoundCloud which has its personal messaging platform.
Nonetheless, Spotify does have some neat social options:
“Begin a Jam”: generate a QR code that anyone can scan to start out including tracks to the present playlist being performed;
Invite “collaborators” to a playlist;
and naturally, Spotify’s massively in style “Wrapped” – an end-of-year abstract of what you listened to damaged down by genres, artists, and extra.
Spotify Wrapped – a recap shared by dozens of hundreds of thousands of individuals on social media
Discovery options
Whereas Spotify doesn’t have so many community-driven options, there may be one space the place it excels: discovery.
When you can uncover lots of wonderful music on SoundCloud, you largely must do the digging your self. On Spotify nevertheless, you’ve acquired dozens of how to find new music:
Launch Radar: a weekly playlist with the most recent releases from the artists you like;
Every day Mixes: every day playlists curated by style based mostly on tracks you already like;
Uncover Weekly: a weekly curated playlist based mostly on tracks you’ve been taking part in essentially the most not too long ago, and what different listeners have added to their playlists round these tracks.
On prime of this, you’ve acquired “Go to track radio”, a function that robotically creates a playlist based mostly on a single observe. Spotify additionally has a “Sensible Shuffle” perform, the place it can add suggestions when you play one in every of your playlists on Shuffle.
When you love discovering new music, however in a extra passive approach, Spotify is a goldmine.
SoundCloud’s algorithm undoubtedly isn’t nearly as good at matching tracks collectively. While you play a observe, you’ll get a number of “Associated tracks” on the facet:
SoundCloud’s associated tracks are hit-and-miss
However to be trustworthy, it’s actually hit-and-miss in the event that they’ll match what you’re at the moment listening to.
To be truthful, Soundcloud additionally has custom-made playlists based mostly in your listening habits:
Every day Drops: a every day playlist with new releases based mostly in your style;
Artist Stations: playlists based mostly round artists you like;
Artists You Ought to Know: new artists so that you can uncover.
New artists so that you can uncover on SoundCloud
So SoundCloud is certainly catching as much as Spotify on that entrance.
How a lot will it price me?
SoundCloud has 3 totally different pricing tiers:
Free;
SoundCloud Go at USD 4.99/month;
SoundCloud Go+ at USD 10.99/month.
Then again, Spotify solely has 2 tiers:
Free;
Spotify Premium at USD 11.99/month.
Nonetheless, Spotify gives 2 totally different multi-account plans:
Spotify Duo at USD 16.99/month;
Spotify Household at USD 19.99/month.
The one requirement for these multi-account plans is that every one customers reside on the identical deal with.
Nonetheless, one other vital side is how your subscription helps artists.
SoundCloud’s user-centric royalty mannequin
That is the place the controversy over the user-centric royalty mannequin is available in. Right here’s the TL;DR:
Mannequin 1: Professional-Rata. Your subscription cash goes into an enormous pool. That pool is then break up amongst artists based mostly on the share of streams they acquired on the platform.
Mannequin 2: Consumer-Centric. Your subscription cash goes on to the artists you take heed to, regardless of what number of streams they’ve.
In mannequin 1, let’s say 50% of all of the streams are Taylor Swift songs. This implies 50% of your subscription cash goes to Taylor Swift, even in case you’ve by no means listened to a track of hers. That is how Spotify works.
In mannequin 2, let’s say you solely take heed to a teenage singer-songwriter for Arkansas named Lazy Bob. All of your subscription cash would immediately go to him – even when he solely represents .0000001% of streams. That is what Soundcloud adopted with its Go+ mannequin.
The professionals and cons of those 2 fashions are still hotly debated. Ultimately, it can rely on how a lot you worth listening to and supporting rising artists. There’s nothing mistaken with listening to music on Spotify – however you simply should be conscious that your subscription cash is unlikely to make a distinction for the indie artists you take heed to.
Half 2: Soundcloud vs Spotify as an Artist
When you’re an artist and also you discovered your strategy to this text, you’ve doubtless jumped on to this part. So welcome! 😊
You’re most likely asking your self one of many following questions:
which platform is best to advertise my music?
how can I add music to Spotify?
which platform pays me extra?
how do I get on in style playlists?
Try a few of our different guides for a deep dive into self-promotion
Earlier than entering into these questions, let me level you to some guides we’ve written on these subjects:
So if you wish to dive into the nitty-gritty of SoundCloud vs Spotify promotion, I like to recommend studying them. On this information, we’ll hold it to a quick overview.
How can I add my music on SoundCloud vs Spotify?
As an artist, that is arguably the most important distinction between Soundcloud vs Spotify.
Right here’s the super-quick TL;DR:
SoundCloud: anyone can add music. All that you must do is create an account. Nonetheless, in case you’re on a free plan, you’ll be restricted to 180 minutes of whole add.
Spotify: you’ll want a “distributor” who will add the music for you. That is only a fancy approach of claiming that you simply want one other (paid) account on a platform like TuneCore or Distrokid. You submit your music to them, they usually’ll add it to Spotify.
SoundCloud is certainly a faster and smoother course of. All that you must do is click on “Add”, choose your file and also you’re accomplished. Importing a observe to Spotify is a a lot lengthier course of, with a number of fields and types to fill in.
SoundCloud’s 1-click add course of
SoundCloud: an important software for collabs and demos
Nonetheless, there’s a motive why SoundCloud’s add course of is so easy.
In my thoughts, SoundCloud and Spotify are complementary.
For me, SoundCloud performs way more of a “work-in-progress” function, in addition to a networking software. For instance, as quickly as I end a model of a observe, I’ll instantly add it to SoundCloud in non-public mode. This fashion, I can take heed to it on my morning commute. I’ll then get again to the studio with an inventory of concepts on how you can enhance it. This additionally works while you collaborate with somebody.
SoundCloud can be an important software to pitch tracks to labels.
Labels completely hate Dropbox or WeTransfer hyperlinks that don’t work half of the time. All they need is a SoundCloud hyperlink with the “Obtain” function enabled:
The power to immediately obtain a observe is a key distinction of SoundCloud vs. Spotify
Then again, Spotify acts extra as a platform for the completed product. That is the place you (or the label) will add the track to succeed in the widest viewers doable.
Rising your viewers on SoundCloud vs Spotify
SoundCloud is a platform geared towards supporting rising producers.
That’s why you’ll discover a number of instruments devoted to rising your fanbase:
Free downloads: in case you’ve self-release a observe, or uploaded a bootleg, you may set it as a free obtain. This implies anyone can obtain it immediately out of your profile and play it out.
Obtain gates: ideally, it is best to mix a free obtain with a “obtain gate”. It is a necessary step (comparable to liking or commenting) earlier than having the ability to obtain the observe.
The power to add bootlegs is a good way to go viral on the again of in style tracks.
Don’t fear, we discover these methods and extra intimately in our SoundCloud Promotion information 😉
Instance of establishing a obtain gate
Then again, rising your viewers by means of Spotify is sort of restricted. You’ll be able to ask individuals to observe you, and that’s just about it 😅
Now it’d seem to be I’m bashing on Spotify. However removed from it. I believe being on Spotify is crucial.
They only play two very totally different roles. SoundCloud is essential to develop your preliminary viewers and construct connections. Spotify then permits you to construct on that preliminary fanbase and attain just about anyone on the planet.
How a lot will it price me?
For artists, pricing takes on a special angle—SoundCloud’s and Spotify’s fashions diverge considerably.
SoundCloud permits artists to add music without spending a dime, although that is restricted to a three-hour cap on uploads.
When you’re severe about music manufacturing, this shortly gained’t be sufficient. Particularly in case you add hour-long mixes. Due to this fact, you’ll shortly want the Subsequent Professional subscription, which prices USD 8.25 / month. You additionally get deeper insights into viewers analytics and scheduling instruments for releases.
On Spotify, the pricing will rely on the distributor you select. Listed below are a number of the hottest ones and their pricing:
Distrokid: the most affordable plan begins at USD 1.92 / month and permits for limitless uploads;
As you may see, there isn’t a lot distinction between distributors when it comes to pricing. And it’d seem to be selecting Spotify here’s a no-brainer. It’s in any case so much cheaper than importing music to Spotify.
Nonetheless, I come again to what I discussed earlier: SoundCloud and Spotify are complementary platforms.
Certain, Spotify is so much cheaper to add. However you may’t add your newest 4-hour combine. Or that cheeky Britney Spears bootleg. Ultimately, in case you’re severe about your music manufacturing profession, you’ll want each.
SoundCloud vs Spotify: Last Ideas
That’s it for this information on SoundCloud vs Spotify. Hopefully, we had been capable of filter a number of the questions you had, whether or not a listener or a producer.
From a listening perspective, you may get away with utilizing just one or the opposite. However from an artist’s perspective, you actually need each platforms to develop your viewers and attain new individuals.
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Tickets for Oasis‘ reunion reveals in North America went on sale immediately (October 4), and followers have been reacting to the race to get tickets to the newly introduced dates within the continent.
READ MORE: Be Right here Now: Why Oasis deserve one other crack at America
Earlier this week, Liam and Noel Gallagher introduced a string of reveals throughout North America – marking the primary worldwide dates for his or her reunion tour. Shortly after, 4 new dates had been added as a consequence of “phenomenal demand”.
The reveals within the continent are set to happen in Los Angeles, New Jersey, Toronto and Mexico Metropolis. Visit here to buy any remaining tickets, and take a look at a full checklist of tour dates under.
Already, each reveals at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium (slated for August 31 and September 1 2025) have offered out, and followers who missed out have taken to Twitter/X to vent. “Most irritating expertise of my life,” wrote one fan, including that issue getting tickets had “Fully crushed my dream.”
In the meantime, one other shared their success in getting one of many extremely sought-after tickets, writing that it took “blood, sweat and tears”. Try extra fan reactions under.
Oasis Reside ‘25 tickets for East Rutherford, NJ. have now SOLD OUT. Please pay attention to counterfeit and void tickets showing on the secondary market. Tickets can ONLY be resold through @Ticketmaster and @Twickets, at face worth. pic.twitter.com/B88Y72Uhiz
not even mad about not getting oasis tickets like i belief my future self to claw her method into metlife stadium subsequent 12 months so it’s all good pic.twitter.com/FEjqkqcXm3
Elsewhere, some followers had been reacting to the costs – which had been considerably decrease than a few of these supplied to UK followers because of Ticketmaster’s surge pricing. “I’m actually shocked at how comparatively regular the costs had been,” wrote one fan on Twitter/X.
It follows the band’s current affirmation {that a} dynamic pricing construction wouldn’t be utilized to their North American reunion tour dates, after the catastrophe that struck followers whereas attempting to buy tickets for his or her UK and Eire ‘OASIS LIVE ’25’ reunion tour.
Oasis had additionally pre-warned followers of faux re-sale tickets for the North American leg of the tour, after over 9,000 tickets surfaced on two of the biggest resale platforms forward of their official sale, regardless of the actual fact followers hadn’t been capable of buy official tickets but.
The ‘Wonderwall’ hitmakers took to their official X/Twitter account to alert followers that these tickets weren’t legitimate. “Please bear in mind. Hundreds of faux Oasis tickets have already been found on Stubhub and Vivid Seats earlier than the North America tour has even gone on sale! @TwicketsUS and @Ticketmaster Fan-to-Fan within the US and Canada are the one official resellers,” learn their tweet.
An announcement shared by StubHub North America learn: “Tickets can seem on the secondary market previous to an on-sale occasion as many trade stakeholders, season ticket holders, sponsors, {and professional} resellers have entry to tickets lengthy earlier than public gross sales start.
“Ticket fraud is extraordinarily unusual on our regulated market because of the measures we have now in place. There isn’t any incentive for anybody to aim to promote a fraudulent ticket on StubHub – sellers won’t be paid except the customer will get into the occasion efficiently and might face penalties similar to fines and elimination from the platform.”
i managed to get oasis tickets and i’m actually shocked at how comparatively regular the costs had been!
In different information, an unique supply informed NME that the Gallagher brothers are set to announce extra reunion reveals inside the US and different worldwide territories similar to South Korea, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The precise venues, dates and ticket sale particulars shall be introduced quickly.
Oasis’s 2025 reunion tour dates are:
JULY 2025 4 – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT) 5 – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT) 11 – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 12 – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 16 – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 19 – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 20 – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 25 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 26 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium 30 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
AUGUST 2025 2 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium 3 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium 8 – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Fuel Murrayfield Stadium 9 – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Fuel Murrayfield Stadium 12 – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Fuel Murrayfield Stadium 16 – Dublin, IE – Croke Park 17 – Dublin, IE – Croke Park 24 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium 25 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium 28 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Discipline 31 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (SOLD OUT)
SEPTEMBER 2025 1 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (SOLD OUT) 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium 12 – Mexico Metropolis, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros 13 – Mexico Metropolis, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros 27 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium 28 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Liam and Noel haven’t carried out collectively since Oasis’ acrimonious cut up in 2009, following an “altercation” between the pair at Paris’ Rock en Seine pageant, simply hours earlier than their headline look.
After asserting their long-awaited reunion final month and occurring to verify that they won’t be enjoying any festivals subsequent 12 months, the band began hinting to followers that different headline dates around the globe had been deliberate.
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