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How to get SoundCloud artist

TL;DR

To get SoundCloud artist, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/soundcloud/artist with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. SoundCloud artist — handle, subscriptionTier, externalLinks, verified (1 credit).

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How to get SoundCloud artist (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the SoundCloud Artist API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/soundcloud/artist with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Code example

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_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "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 (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.

Request 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.

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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