SoundCloud Set
Category: Soundcloud
What is SoundCloud Set?
SoundCloud's term for a playlist, a collection of tracks grouped together under one shareable page on an artist or curator profile.
SoundCloud Set explained
A SoundCloud set is the platform's version of a playlist, a curated or ordered group of tracks that lives on its own page and can be shared as a single link. Sets can be built by an individual artist to group their own releases, or by a curator who collects tracks from many different artists around a theme, mood or genre. Unlike editorial playlists on some other streaming services, most SoundCloud sets are created by ordinary users and independent curators rather than platform staff, which means getting into a well-followed set is usually a matter of building a relationship with the person who runs it rather than submitting to a formal editorial process. Sets can be public or private, and a track can appear in many different sets at once without being removed from its own individual page.
Why SoundCloud Set matters for independent artists
Understanding SoundCloud Set helps you make better promotion decisions on SoundCloud and other streaming platforms. On Reposter Network, artists apply concepts like this every day when they trade real plays, likes and reposts with other musicians instead of buying fake engagement.
Related terms
- Playlist: A playlist is a curated collection of tracks that can be public or private, used for organizing music and growing audiences.
- Curator: A curator is someone who creates and maintains playlists, ranging from platform editorial teams to independent playlist owners.
- Playlist Pitching: Playlist pitching is submitting your music to playlist curators or editorial teams for potential inclusion in their playlists.
Read more
Browse the full music marketing glossary or read the guide on SoundCloud repost networks.