How to Embed SoundCloud in Notion: Audio Guide

Introduction

SoundCloud hosts millions of tracks from independent artists, DJs, and podcasters. When you embed SoundCloud in Notion, you bring that audio library into your workspace. Perfect for music discovery, podcast listening, or building audio collections.

What You Can Embed

Tracks

Individual songs from any public SoundCloud user.

Playlists

Curated collections of multiple tracks.

Albums/Sets

Artist albums and EP collections.

Reposts & Likes

Your curated audio from other artists.

Podcasts

Audio shows hosted on SoundCloud.

Embedding Guide

Method 1: Direct Paste

Open SoundCloud (web or app)

Find your track or playlist

Click "Share"

Copy link

Paste in Notion

Notion auto-embeds SoundCloud links!

Method 2: Embed Block

Type /embed in Notion

Paste SoundCloud URL

Click "Embed link"

Method 3: With Notion Embed

For enhanced features, Notion Embed offers:

Better mobile display

Custom styling

Analytics tracking

SoundCloud Embed Types

Visual Player (Default)

Shows:

Waveform visualization

Track artwork

Play/pause controls

Timeline scrubbing

Compact Player

Smaller footprint for minimal display:

Add &visual=false to embed URL

Playlist View

For playlists, shows:

Track list

Individual play buttons

Artwork

Duration

Customization

Color Options

SoundCloud widgets can match your brand:

Edit in SoundCloud's embed generator

Set primary color

Auto-play options

Sizing

In Notion:

Drag corners to resize

Full width for playlists

Medium for single tracks

Player Features

Options include:

Auto-play (not recommended)

Show comments

Show playcount

Show user

Use Cases

Music Production Notes

For producers:

<h1 id="track-summer-vibes">Track: Summer Vibes</h1>
<h2 id="reference-tracks">Reference Tracks</h2>
[SoundCloud embed: Similar vibe track 1]
[SoundCloud embed: Inspiration track 2]
<h2 id="production-notes">Production Notes</h2>
Key: C major

BPM: 120

Style: Deep house
<h2 id="my-draft">My Draft</h2>
[SoundCloud private link embed]

Podcast Library

Build a listening list:

<h1 id="podcasts-to-listen">Podcasts to Listen</h1>
<h2 id="business">Business</h2>
[SoundCloud embed: Business podcast episode]
<h2 id="tech">Tech</h2>
[SoundCloud embed: Tech podcast episode]
<h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>
Key takeaways

Action items

DJ Set Collection

For DJs:

<h1 id="my-sets-archive">My Sets Archive</h1>
<h2 id="2026-sets">2026 Sets</h2>
[Toggle: January 2026]
  [SoundCloud embed: Club night set]
  [SoundCloud embed: Festival set]
<h2 id="2025-sets">2025 Sets</h2>
[...]

Music Discovery

Track new finds:

<h1 id="music-discovery-january">Music Discovery - January</h1>
<h2 id="week-2-finds">Week 2 Finds</h2>
[SoundCloud embed]
Genre: Electronic

Why I like it: Great bass design
[SoundCloud embed]
Genre: Hip-hop

Why I like it: Unique sampling

Best Practices

Organization

Group by genre or mood

Use toggles for large collections

Add notes about each track

Performance

Limit embeds per page (5-7 max)

Use lazy loading with Notion Embed

Create subpages for large libraries

Accessibility

Provide text descriptions

Note track durations

Include genre information

Comparison with Spotify

FeatureSoundCloudSpotify

Indie artistsExcellentGood
Full track accessFreePremium needed
Notion auto-embedYesYes
Waveform visualYesNo
PodcastsYesYes

FAQ

Can I embed private SoundCloud tracks?

Private tracks with shared links can embed, but only people with the link can access them.

Do SoundCloud embeds work without an account?

Yes, listeners don't need a SoundCloud account to play embedded tracks.

Can I embed my own unpublished tracks?

Yes, upload as private and share the private link. It will embed in Notion.

Does playback count toward SoundCloud plays?

Yes, plays from Notion embeds count toward the track's play count.

Conclusion

SoundCloud embeds in Notion create powerful audio workspaces. Whether you're:

Building music libraries

Tracking podcast episodes

Archiving DJ sets

Discovering new music

The integration is seamless and feature-rich.

Enhance your audio embeds →

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Related: Spotify Embed Guide | Apple Music Embed