In 2007, SoundCloud – a Swedish online audio distribution platform based out of Berlin, Germany – was born. Since then, the streaming platform has grown tremendously and chances are your favorite music artist/entertainer/radio host has their own account.

SoundCloud is one of the best tools available right now for music discovery and consumption. From the biggest record labels to the indie artists, there is a vast world of music out there waiting to be discovered — reposting, similar to retweeting on Twitter, is key in the SC world.

So lets say you just created an account, and you have no idea who you are going to follow for great music by all kinds of artists. Well, today is your lucky day! Here at KarenCivil.com, we’ve provided the top 5 SoundCloud accounts you need to follow asap.

Check them out on the following pages and make sure you follow. — Sabrina Vaz-Holder