SoundCloud Launches Its Own Merch Store, Letting Artists Keep 100% of Profits

SoundCloud is offering artists a new way to connect with their listeners - and monetize their fanbase - with the launch of a merch shop.The new SoundCloud Store will serve as a platform for artists to design and sell exclusive merch, a feature seemingly similar to Spotify's shelling on merch in-app on an artist's page.The main draw of the SoundCloud store is that there aren't any upfront costs for artists, which makes it particularly enticing for independent acts. Artists create their own design...