SoundCloud

SoundCloud is an audio streaming and distribution platform that enables musicians, podcasters, and audio creators to upload, promote, and share their content. The platform provides embeddable audio players that can be integrated into websites and blogs, allowing creators to share their tracks outside the SoundCloud ecosystem. SoundCloud's widget and API enable developers to customize player appearance and implement audio streaming functionality in web applications. The platform supports social features including comments on specific timestamps, likes, reposts, and follower relationships. SoundCloud provides analytics for creators to track plays, likes, downloads, and listener demographics. The service offers both free and paid tiers, with premium accounts providing additional features like offline listening and ad-free playback. SoundCloud is widely used by independent musicians for music distribution, podcasters for hosting episodes, and content creators looking for an accessible platform to share audio content with embedded playback on external websites.