SoundCloud launches its Spotify-rivaling Go service in the US
Little more than a week after striking a licensing deal with Sony, SoundCloud has launched a music streaming service in the US.
SoundCloud Go is the latest competitor to Spotify and Apple Music, offering unlimited ad-free playback for $10 per month.
The streaming library joins SoundCloud’s existing emporium of music from emerging artists, remixes and podcasts, the idea being that its existing user base of 175 million no longer has to go elsewhere for their streaming needs.
SoundCloud Go otherwise offers many of the same features as its rivals, including playlists, online radio stations, offline support, and the ability to follow friends and artists for update
Users can sample the service on a 30-day free trial before signing up for a premium account.
The app itself, which is available on iOS, Android and the web, resembles SoundCloud’s exisiting layout, but with a lot more content.
The forecast looked grim for SoundCloud before the Sony deal was brokered, following reports that the company lost €62.1 million (£48.2m) during the last two years.
It is yet to be confirmed whether SoundCloud Go is set for release outside of the US.