SoundOn

SoundOn
Type of site
Subsidiary
Founded2021
Area servedWorldwide
OwnerTikTok
IndustryMusic
ProductsOnline music distribution
ServicesOpen platform music distribution and publishing administration.
URLwww.soundon.global

SoundOn is a music marketing and distribution platform founded in 2021 by TikTok.[1][2][3][4][5] It mainly provides song distribution and artist services.[6][7] The tool lets users upload music directly to TikTok to earn royalties,[8] while allowing them to retain their copyright on the music.[9] The service also distributes artists' music to other platforms.[10][11][12] The platform provides support including audience insights and development advice.[13][14]

Powered by TikTok, SoundOn was designed to serve as a platform for new musicians.[10][15] On the platform, artists receive all of their royalties in the first year, and 90% after that.[16] As of July 2023, it is available in the US,[17] the UK, Australia,[18] Brazil,[19] Indonesia,[14][3] and New Zealand, among others.[20]

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  8. ^ Wilkes, Mikaela (2022-03-20). "SoundOn: TikTok challenges Spotify with its own music streaming platform". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  9. ^ "TikTok's SoundOn platform lets musicians directly share their own tracks". Engadget. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  10. ^ a b Varvaris, Mary. "TikTok Introduces SoundOn: A Music Distribution & Artist Promotion Platform". themusic.com.au. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
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  12. ^ Khushboo, Kumari (2022-03-11). "What is SoundOn? All you need to know about TikTok's new music distribution platform". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  13. ^ Farthing, Lydia (2022-03-09). "TikTok Launches Its Own Music Marketing & Distribution Service". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  14. ^ a b Shutler, Ali (2022-03-10). "TikTok launches streaming distribution service SoundOn". NME. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  15. ^ Cohen, David (9 March 2022). "TikTok Debuts SoundOn Promotion and Music Distribution Platform". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  16. ^ "TikTok just launched its own music distribution platform, SoundOn". Music Business Worldwide. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  17. ^ Shutler, Ali (2022-03-10). "TikTok launches streaming distribution service SoundOn". NME. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  18. ^ Mediaweek (2023-02-06). "TikTok announces Australian launch of SoundOn at Sydney's Laneway Festival". Mediaweek. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  19. ^ "TikTok's unsigned musician incubator gets mixed reviews from artists". Rest of World. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  20. ^ Bennet, Sharron (2022-03-10). "SoundOn: What To Know About TikTok's New Music Distribution Platform". mspoweruser.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.