SoundCloud integrates ElevenLabs to let creators upload synthetic tracks directly

ElevenLabs announced on Thursday that users can now publish songs made with its ElevenMusic generator directly to SoundCloud without downloading and re-uploading files. As part of the collaboration, SoundCloud Artist Pro subscribers receive three free months of ElevenMusic Pro. That tier allows users each month to produce up to 1,000 songs, separate stem files 500 times, and create five custom vocals or styles. [2][1]

Tracks posted directly from ElevenLabs will carry labels identifying their AI origins. ElevenLabs claims its users have produced more than 25 million tracks across its models, which gained capabilities in 2026 to change genres mid-track and generate complex vocals. SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton framed the move as a way to broaden how artists experiment and share work, following existing partnerships with Hook, Google Flow Music, and Moises. [2][1]

The partnership arrives as streaming platforms establish diverging strategies around synthetic audio. While SoundCloud embraces external AI tools, competitors remain cautious: Bandcamp enforces a total ban on AI-generated music, Deezer is introducing a toggle for listeners to filter it out entirely, and Spotify and YouTube focus on track labeling. [2]