> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Bandcamp Pledges Friday’s Profits To Trans Gender Law Center, Highlights Trans and Gender Non-conforming Artists - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/bandcamp-pledges-fridays-profits-to-trans-gender-law-center-highlights-trans-and-gender-non-conformi/ - Published: 2017-08-01T11:59:00.000Z - Updated: 2017-08-01T11:59:00.000Z - Description: [UPDATED] Indie direct to fan music platform Bandcamp is showing its support of the trans and gender non-conforming community by donating its share of every transaction made on the platform. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/08/bandcamp-pledges-fridays-profits-to-trans-gender-la - Author: Bruce Houghton - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Music Business, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Tech Stories, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:13 [![image from www.hypebot.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e35970b-150wi "image from www.hypebot.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e35970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)\[UPDATED\] Indie direct to fan music platform Bandcamp is showing its support of the trans and gender non-conforming community by donating its share of every transaction made on the platform this Friday August 4th to the Transgender Law Center. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [![image from bandcampblog.files.wordpress.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e3c970b-350wi "image from bandcampblog.files.wordpress.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e3c970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com) In response to the Trump administration's sudden ban on transgender service in the U.S. military and its "cynical, discriminatory agenda," indie sales and marketing platform BandCamp has pledged 100% of its share of every sale on Friday, August 4th (from midnight to midnight Pacific Time) to the [Transgender Law Center](https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?ref=hypebot.com). "Bandcamp is a platform for artistic expression, and all manner of variance in experience and identity, including gender and sexuality, is welcome here," the company wrote in t blog post. "We support our LGBT+ users and staff, and we stand against any person or group that would see them further marginalized."In February, 400 indie labels [teamed with Bandcamp](https://www.hypebot.com/200-indie-artists-labels-join-bandcamp-will-donate-share-of-todays-profits-to-aclu-to-fight-trump-an/) in a similar protest of Trump's actions against immigrants. That day, Bandcamp, and these artists and labels donated a share of sales to the ACLU. Labels participating include Ant-, Epitaph, Merge, Kill Rock Stars and Tompkins Square. **How Fans, Artists and Labels Can Participate** **Fans:** Purchase music through Bandcamp on Friday and we’ll donate our share of the sale to TLC. **Artists and Labels:** "Send some or all of your share of Friday’s sales directly to TLC [here](https://transgenderlawcenter.org/donate?ref=hypebot.com), and let BandCamp know your plan in the comments [here](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/07/31/this-friday-stand-with-bandcamp-in-support-of-trans-rights/?ref=hypebot.com) so that they can help spread the word. *Hypebot would like to know if you are participating in our comments section below and will help spread the word, as well.* **[![Bandcamplogo](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e4e970b-350wi "Bandcamplogo")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c9116e4e970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)** **A sampling of the music made by trans and gender non-conforming artists on Bandcamp** [**Pandemix’s Poetic Punk Politics** ](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/07/17/pandemix-interview/?ref=hypebot.com)Vocalist Shannon Thompson explains how she uses the genre’s tropes as a jumping-off point for her struggle to understand the world. [**Glasgow’s Poisonous Relationship is an Unlikely Dance Music Genius**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/01/16/poisonous-relationship-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) Jamie Crewe is an artist and filmmaker who explores gender, sexuality, mental health, and politics through surprisingly personal and poetic dance music. [**Tica Douglas’s Theology of Uncertainty**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/05/12/tica-douglas-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) The Master of Divinity student talks about how theological studies informs their identity and their haunting new record. [**How Oakland’s Experimental Scene Became Browner, Queerer, and More Femme**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/04/21/oakland-new-experimental-list/?ref=hypebot.com) Conscious efforts to be more inclusive have opened up space in the Bay Area noise and experimental scene for artists like Kohinoorgasm, Spellling, and Beast Nest. [**Popper Burns Preach to the Punk Rock Choir**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/03/06/popper-burns-feature/?ref=hypebot.com) The Austin queercore/no-wave group create a drag world “bigger than an idea” where their audience can feel empowered. [**TRNSGNDR/VHS and the Art of Confrontation**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/08/15/trnsgndr-vhs-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) The Baltimore artist uses harsh noise to question accepted norms. [**Theda Hammel on Giving Sondheim the Synth Treatment**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/07/07/theda-hammel-sondheim-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) On her EP SondHamm, the self-described “major trans celeb” turns classic Broadway showtunes into synth odysseys. **[Vocaloids: Our Friends Electric](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/02/16/vocaloids-our-friends-electric/?ref=hypebot.com)** Computer-generated vocalists are helping artists like transgender musician Jamie Paige discover their voice. [**Mykki Blanco Rips Up the Rule Book**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/10/10/mykki-blanco-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) Her new record finds her pivoting from wistful longing to fire-breathing on a dime. [**Art-Pop Genius Oblivia on Martyrdom, Sainthood, and Stripping to Cat Power**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/03/13/oblivia-interview/?ref=hypebot.com) Armed with a voice modulator and a drum machine, Local Honey, the trans femme performance artist behind Oblivia, says that her music aims to weaponize femininity to heal the wounds of patriarchy. [**Tyler Holmes, San Cha, and Vainhein Imagine Experimental Queer Utopias**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/04/12/tyler-holmes-san-cha-vainhein-feature/?ref=hypebot.com) Three performance artists and musicians found inspiration to survive—and thrive—in their own ways, together, by channeling their rage to build something beautiful. [**Hi Bias: Interview With Forced into Femininity**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/11/23/new-cassette-releases-november/?ref=hypebot.com) The latest tape by Forced Into Femininity (Chicago-based musician and performance artist Jill Flanagan), is only 10 minutes long, but its five songs pack a ton of power. [**Big Ups: HIRS’ Queer Thrash Fury is Taking Over America**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/03/08/hirs-big-ups/?ref=hypebot.com) The Trans Girl Take Over tour takes the Philly collective to some unexpected places. Meet some of the bands they’re excited to share the stage with. [**Album of the Day: ANOHNI,** ](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/03/22/anohni-paradise-review/?ref=hypebot.com)[**Paradise**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/03/22/anohni-paradise-review/?ref=hypebot.com) On Paradise, ANOHNI imagines a utopia free of violence and masculine authority. [**Album of the Day: Sweeping Exits,** ](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/07/11/sweeping-exits-glitter-blood-review/?ref=hypebot.com)[**Glitter and Blood**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/07/11/sweeping-exits-glitter-blood-review/?ref=hypebot.com) The Portland glam-rock group switch up the power dynamics of horror. [**Album of the Day: Aye Nako,** ](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/04/28/aye-nako-silver-haze-review/?ref=hypebot.com)[**Silver Haze**](https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/04/28/aye-nako-silver-haze-review/?ref=hypebot.com) On Silver Haze, Aye Nako lulls listeners into comfort before turning the room upside down. 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