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# Half of Bandcamp staff laid off after sale to Songrtadr by Epic Games
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/half-of-bandcamp-staff-laid-off-after-sale-to-songrtadr-by-epic-games/
- Published: 2023-10-17T13:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-17T13:29:34.000Z
- Description: Songtrader has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Bandcamp from Epic Ganes, and about 50% of staff have lost their jobs in the wake. The news trickled out Monday. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/10/half-of-bandcamp-staff-laid-off-after-sale-to-songrtadr-by-epic-gam
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, Music Tech, DIY musicians, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44

Songtrader has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Bandcamp from Epic Ganes, and about 50% of staff have lost their jobs in the wake.

The news trickled out Monday as just laid-off employees took to social media.

“About half the company was laid off today,” wrote laid-off Bandcamp Daily Editor JJ Skolnik, “some of the most incredible people I’ve ever worked with… and most of the incredible support staff, among many others. This is a loss, no two ways about it.”

In addition to Editorial and Support, the tech team was among the areas heavily gutted.

“After a comprehensive evaluation, including the importance of roles for smooth business operations and pre-existing functions at Songtradr, 50% of Bandcamp employees have accepted offers to join Songtradr,” confirmed a Songtradr spokesperson.

Bandcamp United, the union representing Bandcamp employees, had not yet answered requests for comment.

We’ll share more details as the story develops.

**Bruce Houghton* is the Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/), a Senior Advisor at [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com), President of the[ Skyline Artists Agency](https://skylineonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com), and a [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com) professor.*