SoundCloud launches Go: a subscription service
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#3If soundcloud has mended their ways with regard to allowing takedowns etc by third parties, this hasn't really been communicated all that well.
I used to be a paying customer, but I ditched the service after they allowed Universal to harass their users. That's a while ago though, and I haven't been paying much attention to Soundcloud since.
Have they shaped up or should I still avoid them?
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#4I was really hoping that they wouldn't have to pivot into competing with Spotify (somewhat indirectly, although that is TBD depending on what deals they've signed).
Here's hoping that the mention of an indie library hints towards a more interesting slant on what exactly subscribers get access to. For example, it would be cool if there was a way to monetise un-signed or newly-signed artists rather than mainstream Spotify territory.
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#5"If you’re an iOS user, it’ll cost more, with the company charging $12.99 for signups to account for Apple’s mandatory 30 percent cut."
I'd be a little surprised if Apple will allow them to do this. It's kind of like credit card companies requiring stores to charge the same price regardless of if you use the credit card (which has fees) instead of cash (which doesn't). Charging different prices is a negative signal for Apple's ecosystem ("Why can I get this cheaper if I have an Android phone? Maybe I want an Android phone instead next time....")
While I might argue that the negative signal shoooould exist, I'm surprised Apple doesn't have it in its terms that you can't do that if you want your app on the Apple App Store.
Also, could we please amend the title? It's not a flat $12.99 a month for everyone, and it doesn't even match the headline on the actual article.
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#6$12 a month seems a little steep. Especially when compared to Apple Music and Spotify.
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#7$12 a month seems a little steep. Especially when compared to Apple Music and Spotify.
it's $9.99 not $12.
125m tracks vs 30m (of Spotify) + offline listening (same with Spotify) + no ads makes it a killer proposition!
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#8why doesn't any music service come up with a less expensive price plan? I would like to try one, but am pretty sure I would not use it so much as to justify paying 10$ (or £) per month. How about a less expensive plan with limited features (e.g. only n hours of music per month)?
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#9How much Spotify cost in the states? As a Swede it costs 99kr which is more than $9. I use Groove and that costs $9 which translates to about 79kr or something like that.
It's 20% cheaper for a little less content and a not as good client. The lesser price alone makes the service worth it.
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#10$12 a month seems a little steep. Especially when compared to Apple Music and Spotify.
it's $9.99 not $12. 125m tracks vs 30m (of Spotify) + offline listening (same with Spotify) + no ads makes it a killer proposition!
125m tracks made mostly by guys dinking around with Ableton in their bedroom vs 30m tracks from artists you might actually have heard of. Whatever the proposition in pure numbers is doesn't matter when your experience will suck.