Supporting Artists’ Mental Health

SoundCloud: Supporting Artists’ Mental Health

SoundCloud has always taken pride in being an artist-first platform. Over the years, they have continuously improved their services and creative tools to help artists build meaningful and sustainable careers.

The Challenge of Mental Health in the Music Industry

Today, they are expanding that mission to support the mental and physical health of artists. This is an increasingly critical issue in the music industry, and for good reason. According to a 2019 report by Record Union, 73% of independent musicians struggle with their mental health.

Sojabrat, an artist from the First on SoundCloud program, shares:
“Mental health is incredibly important for artists. A stable mind allows them to create and express themselves better, resulting in music that is deeper and more meaningful for their audience. When their mental state isn’t impacted by stress or anxiety, creativity can flourish, contributing to music that resonates strongly.”

SoundCloud and Calm: A Comprehensive Health Solution for Artists

Artists’ mental health is not just a social issue but something SoundCloud deeply cares about. That’s why they have announced a partnership with Calm – a leading mental health app. Calm offers a wide range of content, including meditation, Sleep Stories, mindfulness exercises, and relaxing sounds, with hundreds of hours of original content available in seven languages, serving over 190 countries. Starting today, SoundCloud Next and Next Pro subscribers will receive exclusive Calm benefits through their membership program.

This initiative is part of SoundCloud’s broader efforts to build a more comprehensive ecosystem for artists. Since the launch of SoundCloud for Artists in 2022, they have introduced several key features and upgrades, such as the new Fans tool, mobile direct messaging, an enhanced Comments tool, a global licensing agreement with Merlin, and expanded artist benefits.

With this commitment, SoundCloud not only helps artists grow their careers but also prioritizes their mental and physical well-being, creating a solid foundation for boundless creativity.

Additionally, not all songs on SoundCloud can be downloaded, which is why ScloudToMp3 provides a free service to download music from SoundCloud, allowing you to save your favorite tracks in high quality.