Soundcloud
Why you should subscribe: With more than 100 million user-created tracks, SoundCloud has one of the most diverse indie libraries online.
Who’s it for: Indie music fans who prefer to take a hands-on approach to music discovery.
How much will it cost: Free with ads for access to 120 million user-added tracks, $5 per month for ad-free access to user-added tracks, $10 for user-added tracks plus 30
Pros: SoundCloud’s biggest asset is its extremely creative, massive user base. With nearly 200 million active users per month and a huge number of small-name artists constantly uploading. The latest and greatest songs to the service are available to those who have the patience to dig through SoundCloud’s immense tracklist are sure to find an unknown artist they love.
Cons: Because it has so many songs and a layout designed around single tracks rather than playlists, SoundCloud really is for crate-digger types. For those who’d prefer to sift through tons of tunes to find their next favorite band, rather than relying on a computer algorithm to predict what they may or may not like. Not great for the average listener.
