TikTok expands music options with SoundCloud integration

Music is a central element of the TikTok experience - and now the platform is becoming even more diverse. TikTok is integrating SoundCloud into the "Add to Music" function. This gives users more opportunities to discover new songs and save them directly to their favorite streaming service.

What will change with the SoundCloud integration?

With the "Add to Music" function, TikTok users can easily save songs they come across on the platform to their favorite music streaming service. So far, Spotify and Apple Music have been the main providers of this feature. With SoundCloud, another platform is now being added that is particularly important for up-and-coming artists.

More music, more variety

SoundCloud is known for hosting over 400 million tracks from more than 40 million artists - including many that are barely represented on other platforms. The integration allows TikTok users to save songs directly to their "Liked Tracks" playlist on SoundCloud. This makes it easier to discover new music and connect with up-and-coming artists.

Advantages for artists and fans

Integration is a great advantage, especially for independent musicians. It gives them more visibility and the chance to gain new fans. At the same time, TikTok users benefit from an even greater variety of music and can easily save their favorite songs on SoundCloud.

Additionally: "Move to Music" from SoundCloud

Alongside the integration, SoundCloud is launching the new "Move to Music" function. This allows users to transfer their music libraries from other streaming services to SoundCloud. This makes the switch easier and helps to discover even more suitable music.

Why is this important for TikTok?

Music plays a central role on TikTok: 84% of the songs that entered the Billboard 200 in 2024 first became popular on TikTok. US TikTok users discover and share music 74% more often than on other platforms. The music industry relies heavily on TikTok trends to push new songs.

Many artists have become known through TikTok, and some record labels have even adapted song names to better match TikTok trends. The integration of SoundCloud further expands the possibilities for music discovery and promotion on TikTok.

Conclusion: More music, more possibilities

The SoundCloud integration is another step towards making TikTok the leading platform for music discovery and promotion. Users benefit from even more choice, artists from more visibility - and everyone from a vibrant music community that is growing on TikTok.

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