A rightsholder (often a digital distributor or record label) is an organization that delivers music directly to digital platforms like SoundCloud via an automated supply chain.

Key details to know about distributed content:

• Purpose: Content is delivered for monetization, streaming availability (e.g., SoundCloud Go), and copyright protection through content matching systems.

• Profile Placement: Distributors specify which profile a track appears on during delivery.

• Control: Because this music is delivered via an automated system feed, creators cannot manually edit or delete these tracks directly from their SoundCloud account settings.

For more information on third-party rightsholders:

How can I tell if my track is managed by a rightsholder?

Understanding Rightsholder-Managed Tracks & Digital Distributors