SoundCloud

GET /v1/soundcloud/artist

SoundCloud Artist API

Fetch SoundCloud artist — display name, bio, counts, and verification as structured JSON.

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TL;DR

Fetch SoundCloud artist — display name, bio, counts, and verification as structured JSON. The SoundCloud Artist API (SoundCloud) is a single authenticated 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?

The SoundCloud Artist API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats for SoundCloud artist with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.

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

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Parameters

url*stringSoundCloud 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.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

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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_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "soundcloud",
    "id": "2976616",
    "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,
    "followers": 2227656,
    "followings": 203,
    "trackCount": 307,
    "playlistCount": 46,
    "likesCount": 149
  }
}

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

platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
idStable platform ID for the item.
urlCanonical URL of the item.
usernameAccount username / handle.
nameName of the item or account.
descriptionDescription text.
avatarAvatar image URL.
cityCity. Example: "Sydney".
countryCodeISO-3166 alpha-2 country code (e.g. US, MX).
verifiedWhether the account is verified.
followersFollower count.
followingsNumber of accounts followed.
trackCountTrack count. Example: 307.
playlistCountPlaylist count. Example: 46.
likesCountLikes count. Example: 149.

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 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

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.

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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/artist and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Influencer Discovery

Find and vet creators by audience size.

CRM Enrichment

Add social stats to your contact profiles.

Competitive Analysis

Track follower growth and posting cadence.

Outreach

Qualify partnership and sponsorship targets.

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 shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. 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.

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 shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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