Soundcloud, a once-reclusive social sound platform that allows underground musicians to post their latest sounds and inspirations, has now turned into one of the most eclectic and popular musical treasure troves on the Internet. Browsing through your favorite artists’ Soundclouds is like an all-access pass to their musical consciousness. It’s a place musicians can not only post their own musical musings, but they can post those that inspire them as well. For those of you looking for new musical inspirations – here are five Soundcloud accounts you should be following.
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With thousands of followers and new posts almost daily, this account features music and interviews with up-and-coming artists and superstars alike. Hosted by world-renowned DJs including Nick Grimshaw and Scott Mills, their interviews are always off-the-cuff with hilarious, yet introspective moments. They’ll keep you current on the latest music trends.
Record label, radio show, culture, platform – you name it, these guys do it. With more soul than they know what to do with, this account explores the depths of the soul genre. From posting neo-soul inspired jazz remixes to hip-hop slow-jams, their stream is all about the ear-candy. (https://soundcloud.com/soulection)
From funky, dance-inspired acapella music to niche-electronic music, you never know what you’ll hear from this French electronic music label. Having discovered acts such as Breakbot and Justice, this account just makes you want to dance.
As a hip-hop/EDM producer, songwriter and DJ out of LA, Aaron Carmack finds some hidden gems and posts sneak peaks to all his latest sounds on Soundcloud. If you want to expand your musical horizons and know the new music before all your friends, his account is the one to follow.
This account name says it all. They post some of the sickest, freshest music out there. They are all about making it easier to discover new music, an effort they’ve perfected. Covering everything from hip-hop to alternative, if you’re looking for new music, this is the place to find it.
