SoundCloud Artist API
SoundCloud artist — handle, subscriptionTier, externalLinks, verified (1 credit).
GET request to /v1/soundcloud/artist that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the SoundCloud Artist API?
Pass a SoundCloud artist URL or username and get clean JSON: id, handle (permalink slug — the join key; username is the display name and may differ in casing), username, name, description, avatar, city/countryCode, verified, subscriptionTier (pro-unlimited|pro|mid-tier|free — one field, not badges + creatorSubscription duplicates), followers/followings/trackCount/playlistCount/likesCount, externalLinks[{url,network,title,username}] from SoundCloud web-profiles when published, createdAt when SoundCloud exposes it (often redacted on the public api-v2), and lastModified. Flat 1 credit. Accepts cache / cacheMaxAge.
What you get
- Display name, handle or URL, bio, and avatar when available
- Follower / subscriber and content counts
- Verification status and external links when exposed
- Structured JSON ready for enrichment and dashboards
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/soundcloud/artist?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fflume" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "soundcloud",
"id": "2976616",
"handle": "flume",
"url": "https://soundcloud.com/flume",
"username": "Flume",
"name": "Flume",
"description": "Management: flume@threesixzero.com",
"avatar": "https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-sAZPcKyZpXJ0J0u5-JHfNSg-large.jpg",
"city": "Sydney",
"countryCode": "AU",
"verified": true,
"subscriptionTier": "pro-unlimited",
"followers": 2227731,
"followings": 203,
"trackCount": 412,
"playlistCount": 46,
"likesCount": 149,
"lastModified": "2026-02-13T20:55:02Z",
"externalLinks": [
{
"url": "https://dumb.store/",
"network": "personal",
"title": "DUMB Store"
},
{
"url": "http://www.facebook.com/flumemusic",
"network": "facebook",
"title": "Facebook",
"username": "flumemusic"
}
]
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
platformAlways "soundcloud" on this endpoint.idStable platform ID for the item.handlePermalink slug in the profile URL (e.g. flume) — prefer this over username for joins.urlCanonical URL of the item.usernameSoundCloud display username (e.g. Flume). May differ in casing from handle.nameDisplay name when SoundCloud exposes full_name; otherwise username.descriptionDescription text.avatarAvatar / profile picture URL. Canonical across profile endpoints.cityCity. Example: "Sydney".countryCodeISO-3166 alpha-2 country code (e.g. US, MX).verifiedWhether the account is verified. Top-level only (not duplicated under badges).subscriptionTierCanonical plan: "pro-unlimited" | "pro" | "mid-tier" | "free" — replaces badges.proUnlimited + creatorSubscription.product.id.followersFollower count.followingsNumber of accounts this artist follows.trackCountPublic track count.playlistCountPublic playlist count.likesCountLikes count on the profile when SoundCloud exposes it.lastModifiedWhen the SoundCloud profile was last modified (ISO 8601).
External links
Each item in externalLinks contains:
urlCanonical URL of the item.networkNetwork. Example: "personal".titleTitle of the item.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | SoundCloud artist profile URL or username. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the response cache (default TTL). Default false — always fetch fresh. Prefer cacheMaxAge when you need 1d–30d freshness control. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits. |
| cacheMaxAge | string | No | Max age of a cached response: 1d, 3d, 7d, 14d, or 30d. When set, enables caching with that TTL (SC cache_max_age). Envelope: cached + cachedAt. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/soundcloud/artistand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Plan + verification
Use subscriptionTier and verified for creator qualification without parsing badge duplicates.
Creator graph
Pipe externalLinks (Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/site) into matching Captapi profile endpoints.
Permalink joins
Prefer handle (URL slug) over username display casing when storing CRM keys.
Frequently asked questions
What does the SoundCloud Artist API do?+
The SoundCloud Artist API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public SoundCloud profile or page using one GET request to /v1/soundcloud/artist. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the SoundCloud Artist API cost?+
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a SoundCloud API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
What is subscriptionTier vs the old badges / creatorSubscription fields?+
subscriptionTier is the single canonical plan: pro-unlimited | pro | mid-tier | free. We no longer ship duplicate badges.proUnlimited + creatorSubscription.product.id + badges.verified — verified stays top-level only.
Why is handle different from username?+
handle is the permalink slug in the URL (e.g. flume). username is SoundCloud's display username (e.g. Flume). Prefer handle/id for joins.
Is the SoundCloud Artist API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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