How to Get More Followers on SoundCloud: The Ultimate 14-Day Sprint

1/27/2025

# How to Get More Followers on SoundCloud: The Ultimate 14-Day Sprint

Getting your first 1000 followers on SoundCloud can feel impossible. You've poured your heart into creating great music, but how do you get more plays, promote your music effectively, and build a real fanbase? The key isn't a secret trick; it's an intense, systematic sprint.

This guide provides a detailed, 14-day checklist to help you blow up on SoundCloud. We'll cover everything from profile optimization to expert promotion strategies that will help you get your plays up and build a sustainable following. Stop uploading into the void and start your 2-week sprint to 1000 followers today.

# Before You Start: Understand the Game

To win, you need to know the rules. Understand these two key elements:

How the SoundCloud Algorithm Works: The algorithm wants to keep users listening. It heavily promotes tracks that get high engagement (likes, comments, reposts) shortly after being uploaded. Your goal is to create a burst of activity to signal to the algorithm that your track is worth sharing. How Plays are Counted: A play is generally counted after a listener has engaged with your track for a significant portion of its length (usually 30 seconds). Your own plays on your tracks may not be counted. The focus is always on attracting genuine listeners.

# Week 1: Foundation & Intensive Engagement (Days 1-7)

This week is about hitting the ground running. We will combine all foundational steps into a single day and then immediately begin the most crucial part of your growth: daily engagement.

# ✅ Week 1 Checklist:

- [ ] Day 1: The Launch Pad.

- Build Your Brand: Create a high-resolution profile picture and a compelling header banner (2480x520 pixels).

- Write a Killer Bio: Clearly state your genre, mention 1-2 influences, and add links to your social media.

- Upload Your Best Track: Don't wait. Upload your absolute best, most representative, professionally mastered track today.

- Master Your Metadata: Fill in the genre, 5-10 relevant tags (moods, sub-genres), and a short, engaging description. This is non-negotiable for discoverability.

- [ ] Day 2: Network & Strategize.

- Find 30 "Role Model" Artists: Find 30 accounts in your niche that are slightly ahead of you. Follow them and study their tags and engagement patterns.

- Social Media Blast: Announce your new track on every social media platform. Ensure your SoundCloud link is in every bio.

- [ ] Day 3-4: The Daily Grind (Repeat Every Day).

- Meaningful Comments (30 mins): Go to the feeds of the 30 artists you followed. Leave 15-20 genuine, specific comments on their tracks. "Nice track!" is spam. "The drum fill at 2:10 is sick, great energy!" is engagement.

- Respond to Everyone: Reply to every single comment or message you receive. Build your first 100 fans one by one.

- [ ] Day 5: Content is King.

- Upload Your Second Track. You need to show you're active. Apply what you learned from your first upload and promote it to the people who engaged with your first track.

- [ ] Day 6: Become a Curator.

- How to Make a Playlist: Create a playlist titled something like "[Your Genre] Fire" or "Late Night Drives." Add your own two tracks, plus 20-25 from other artists (including your role models). This makes your profile a destination, not just a portfolio.

- [ ] Day 7: Pay It Forward & Analyze.

- Repost with Purpose: Find two tracks you love from smaller artists and repost them. This builds goodwill and gets you noticed.

- Check Your Stats: What day of the week saw the most plays? Which tags are working? Use this data.

# Week 2: Promotion & Expansion (Days 8-14)

Now that you have a professional presence and a habit of engagement, it's time to amplify your reach and learn how to get on SoundCloud playlists.

# ✅ Week 2 Checklist:

- [ ] Day 8: The Outreach List.

- Find Repost Channels & Curators: Spend an hour searching SoundCloud and Google for "[your genre] repost channels" and "[your genre] playlists." Build a spreadsheet of 20-30 potential targets with their submission guidelines.

- [ ] Day 9: The Perfect Pitch & Submission Blitz.

- Craft Your Pitch: Write a short, professional, and personalized submission message.

- Template: "Hi [Curator Name], I'm a huge fan of your '[Playlist Name]' playlist. I just released a new [genre] track called '[Your Track Name]' that I think would be a perfect fit. You can listen here: [Private SoundCloud Link]. Thanks for your time!"

- Submit Everywhere: Send your best track to all 20-30 curators on your list.

- [ ] Day 10: Level Up Your Content.

- Upload Your Third Track. This is the track you will use for your biggest promotional push.

- [ ] Day 11: Cross-Platform Blitz.

- Connect SoundCloud to TikTok/Instagram: Create a short video (15-30 seconds) for TikTok and Instagram Reels using the most exciting part of your new track. The only goal is to make people curious. The call-to-action is simple and direct: "Full song on SoundCloud. Link in Bio!"

- [ ] Day 12: Join the Conversation.

- Dive into Reddit: Find the top 3 subreddits for your genre (e.g., r/techno, r/makinghiphop). Read the rules, then post your new track in the daily/weekly feedback threads. Spend 30 minutes giving feedback to others to build credibility.

- [ ] Day 13: The Collaboration Email.

- Pick your top 5 favorite artists from your "role model" list. Send them a polite, professional message on SoundCloud or Instagram about collaboration. Even if only one replies, it's a huge win.

- [ ] Day 14: Analyze & Plan Your Next Sprint.

- Review Your Analytics: Where did your followers come from? Which track got the most plays from outside your own promotion? Who are your top fans?

- Plan Your Next Two Weeks: Double down on what worked. Was it a specific playlist? A certain type of comment? A TikTok video? Replicate your successes and set a new goal.

# ⭐ Pro-Tips for Faster Growth

The 80/20 Rule: Spend 20% of your time making music and 80% of your time promoting it. Great music that no one hears doesn't exist. Use Download Gates: For one of your tracks, offer a free download but require listeners to follow you or repost the track to get it. Services like Hypeddit make this easy.

Think Like a Curator: When you build playlists, you're not just organizing songs; you're creating a vibe. People will follow you just for your taste, which brings more ears to your own music.

# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I get my first 1000 followers on SoundCloud?

A: The fastest way is through a consistent sprint of high-quality uploads combined with intensive, daily, genuine engagement with other artists and fans in your niche. This 14-day plan is the roadmap.

Q: How do I get more plays on SoundCloud fast?

A: The quickest way to get a burst of plays is by getting your track reposted by a larger account or featured on a popular playlist. Days 8 and 9 of this plan are dedicated to this. For even faster results, you can explore playlist submission platforms like SubmitHub or Groover, but always vet the curators.

Q: How do I get famous on SoundCloud?

A: Becoming "famous" is a long-term result of repeating these 2-week sprints. It comes from consistently releasing amazing music, building a strong community, and promoting your work tirelessly. There is no shortcut.

Q: How do I become a verified artist on SoundCloud?

A: SoundCloud verification (the blue checkmark) is typically reserved for well-known artists. There is no application process. The best way to get verified is to grow your presence both on and off SoundCloud to the point that your notability is undeniable. Focus on getting to 1000 followers first.