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As far as I know you don't need a VPN to use Soulseek, but it's obviously always recommended to use one over not using one.
Why? Why does it matter whether your traffic is visible to your ISP or a VPN company?
Because you are doing something illegal. Your ISP might not care, but if someone complains, they HAVE to start the process. You're not only protecting yourself, but your ISP from the music industry's wrath.