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You have a SoundCloud track that you don’t want people to miss. The issue? Millions of other users do, too. Promoting your account can help you rise above the competition. Besides optimizing your profile to find your audience and promoting your content on social media, several apps can help. This post will look at both social media and promotional apps you can use to grow your account.

The Best Social Media Apps for the Job

Instagram

Instagram needs a little introduction. This app has been popular for over a decade and has no signs of slowing down. If your posts catch on the algorithm, people may flock to your SoundCloud. The best types of content to upload on Instagram are Reels, which you can use your music for, and Stories. Stories can also use your music and be a great way to promote a new album. Meanwhile, Reels can show you performing or recording your music. Photos can be a great tool as well to post tour dates and other hype photos.

TikTok

TikTok is quite similar to Instagram, where you can shoot vertical content that can catch on in the algorithm. However, TikTok is much more music-focused. If your song has a unique dance that comes with it, you may go viral fast. If not, your band can respond to challenges and even duet with other users.

X (Twitter) and Bluesky

X can be a fun platform if your band has some opinions. Plus, its algorithm will connect you with music communities. However, you may also consider Bluesky if you want to meet other communities and don’t want to deal with toxic people.

The Best Music Promotion Apps for the Job

RepostExchange

RepostExchange is an app for SoundCloud users to connect and build a network. Because the app’s entire purpose is promotion, you won’t feel bad sharing your music with the world. RepostExchange is also free to use, and you can spend extra to boost your account further.

Hypeddit

Hypeddit is an app that gives you several tools to use to promote your music. For example, it includes AI-powered ads and smart links that will give users all the information they need to know about your band. It’s free to try, with paid plans to grow your brand even further!

Audiomack

Audiomack is a platform designed for artists who want to get their music heard. Like the other apps, it’s free to use, but you can pay for premium to grow your account even further.

Buying Plays

Another option is to buy SoundCloud Plays. Paying for plays may boost the algorithm, especially if it’s a new track and it’s cheap. You can also buy followers and other engagements to take control of the algorithm.

Apps for Analytics and Scheduling

SoundCloud Insights

The best way to see how your music is doing is to look at SoundCloud’s own insights page. Their insights page is quite good and can give you demographic information as well as which songs are performing the best. Wd recommend you check your insights page weekly if you want to grow.

Buffer

Buffer is a great all-in-one social media management tool. If you don’t like logging into each account, consider using Buffer. Unlike some social media management apps, which can cost a lot, Buffer has a free version. Their paid plans are also very affordable: usually, they cost $5-$10 a month.

Hootsuite

Hootsuite can be great once your music takes off. It is an expensive app, but it has many advanced analytics features that will take your band to the next level.

Final Thoughts

SoundCloud success doesn’t happen overnight. Unless you strike it lucky with the algorithm, you will need to use several apps to promote your content. Social media, promotional, and analytical apps can help. You don’t need to use every single app on this list; use the apps that best fit your band’s image and your budget. Many of these apps are free to use or have a low entry fee, meaning that you don’t need to spend too much if you’re a starving artist. With that all said, good luck on your musical journey.