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How to Create and Share Music Album Playlists on SoundCloud

Introduction

SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that allows users to upload, record, promote, and share their original music. With over 250 million tracks hosted, it has become one of the largest music streaming services globally.

Creating and sharing playlists on SoundCloud is an excellent way for artists to organize their music into albums and promote their work. Playlists make it easy for listeners to discover new artists and browse through different genres seamlessly.

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and share album playlists using SoundCloud.

Creating a SoundCloud Account

The first step is to create a SoundCloud account if you don’t already have one:

  1. Go to soundcloud.com and click on “Create account” at the top right corner
  2. You can register using your email, Google, Facebook or Apple account
  3. Enter your details like username, password, etc. to complete the sign-up process

Note: SoundCloud offers a free plan that allows 180 minutes of uploads. For unlimited uploads, you would need the Pro Unlimited paid subscription.

Uploading Music to SoundCloud

Once signed in, you can start uploading your music tracks that will be added to your playlists:

  1. Click on your profile picture at the top right and select “Upload”
  2. On the upload page, drag and drop your audio files or click to select them from your computer
  3. Fill in the track details like title, description, artwork, etc.
  4. Under privacy, choose if you want the track to be public or private
  5. Click save to upload the track to your SoundCloud account

For best audio quality, upload lossless file formats like .WAV or .FLAC. The maximum file size allowed is 4 GB per track.

Creating a Playlist

Follow these simple steps to create customized playlists like albums to organize your music:

  1. Go to the track you want to add and click on the “…” icon next to it
  2. Select “Add to playlist” and choose “Create new playlist”
  3. Give your playlist a name and description
  4. Click “Create playlist” to finish creating it

Repeat the same process to keep adding more tracks into the newly created playlist.

Sharing Playlists

Once your playlist is ready, go to its edit page and under privacy, set it to public. Then click save.

To get a shareable link for your playlist:

  1. Go to your playlist page
  2. Click on the “Share” button below the playlist name
  3. Copy the URL from the bottom of the pop-up window

Share this link on your social media or directly with your fans. The playlist will now be publicly accessible to anyone with this link.

Additionally, you can embed playlists into external websites using SoundCloud’s embed code.

Promoting Playlists

Here are some tips to promote your SoundCloud playlists effectively:

  • Optimized metadata: Fill in a catchy playlist name, eye-catching artwork, engaging description to represent your brand
  • Use relevant tags: Include genre-specific tags to help listeners find your music through searches
  • Share across networks: Post your playlist link over social media frequently to improve visibility
  • Collaborate with artists: Team up with other creators and exchange cross-promotions of playlists
  • Run promotions: Offer discounts or free merchandise to playlist subscribers to grow your fanbase

Conclusion

Creating neatly organized playlists on SoundCloud provides a better listening experience for your audience. It helps you categorize your discography and presents your music professionally.

So go ahead and start compiling your albums or EP’s into custom playlists on SoundCloud. Share them actively across your socials and fan channels. This will give your music the maximum exposure possible and help take your artist career to the next level.

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