SoundCloud launches paid subscription service, SoundCloud Go

SoundCloud has finally launched its own paid subscription service, giving listeners yet another on-demand streaming option — and likely saving the company tons of copyright lawsuits.

SoundCloud Go, like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal Premium, costs $9.99 per month and will offer ad-free and offline listening.

In a press release on Tuesday, the company said SoundCloud Go would give listeners access to more than 125 million tracks from 12 million artists. The more raw music that SoundCloud has become known for — like Kanye West's Easter release, for example — will still be available on SoundCloud for free. Read more...