Bandcamp

This is what I call an unexpected move. Bandcamp joins Epic Games. What will happen now from the union between the platform for independent musicians and the video game behemoth behind Fortnite? Nothing clear transpires from the official announcement. Bandcamp will keep operating as a standalone marketplace and music community, and I [Ethan Diamond Bandcamp co-founder and CEO] will continue…

Earlier this week, Bandcamp unveiled Bandcamp Live, its own ticketed live stream platform for virtual concerts. Although it is clearly a means to fill the economic void left by the lack of concerts due to the pandemic, it’s also a clear signal of how Bandcamp believes that the potential of virtual shows has now been brought to light and, even…

Independent artists are continually searching for the platforms that best support their creative endeavors, and the list of potential options is undoubtedly complex. From fair revenue splits to anti-corporate initiatives, the artist-based demand for independent players takes precedence over the need for grander names. To assist in the decision-making process for fellow artists, we offer a magnified look into the…