The SoundCloud channel belonging to ThisSongIsSick.com has been shut down due to outstanding copyright claims. A statement from the site blamed the SoundCloud staff for not divulging these copyright claims, and ThisSongIsSick.com is working with artists to quickly restore the popular SoundCloud channel.
For sevreral years, ThisSongIsSick.com operated a highly successful SoundCloud feed, with an average of 2 million listens per day. The blog shared new and popular music from electronic and hip hop artists, preferring the simple style of the SoundCloud player to the more bulky YouTube player.
However, SoundCloud is changing their system, and is forcing music sharing sources like ThisSongIsSick to resolve any takedown orders. The blog was able to address most of the outstanding orders, but their efforts were not strong enough, and the blog’s SoundCloud channel was indeed suspended.
The suspension should be temporary, as ThisSongIsSick is verifying their working relationship with numerous artists and labels. In the meantime, the blog points to their YouTube channel, where they will still be able to share music.
As for the SoundCloud update, it seems that the music hosting website is taking strides to abide by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). How will this affect artists? Only time will tell.