Bandcamp launches curator led subscribe-to-own Bandcamp Clubs
Bandcamp has launched Bandcamp Clubs, themed curator led subscribe-to-own music discovery communities. Each of the four Clubs will explore new artists through monthly record selections, artist interviews, and listening parties.
Bandcamp Clubs is launching with four diverse communities led respected curators:
- Dance Around the World curated by Jamz Supernova
- Jazz-Ish Jazz Club curated by Tina Edwards
- Kosmos Klub curated by Ajay Saggar
- The Hard Stuff curated by J. Bennett
For $13 per month, Bandcamp Club members get access to a monthly curator-selected record, an exclusive artist interview, and a live listening party. Each record is added to the member’s permeant Bandcamp library.
“Bandcamp Clubs are the latest way to directly support artists on and participate in a community around music on Bandcamp,” said Dan Melnick, General Manager at Bandcamp. “Vibrant music scenes are made up of DJs, journalists, fans, and artists. Bandcamp Clubs reflect that. Instead of algorithms, fans get human-curated picks from some of the best DJs and journalists in their respective areas. They also receive exclusive interviews with artists and access to community listening parties. As always, artists are paid fairly and sit at the heart of the experience.”
More Club Details
- The Jazz-ish Jazz Club – ‘Forthcoming and rediscovered albums from across the spectrum.’
- Curated by journalist, DJ, and broadcaster Tina Edwards, this club celebrates the global jazz continuum. It ranges from UK jazz and Latin grooves to psychedelic soul and left-field electronics.
- Dance Around the World – ‘A global voyage for curious ears and eclectic minds.’
- Guided by BBC1 Radio host and Future Bounce label head Jamz Supernova, this club explores global dancefloors and boundary-pushing sounds.
- Kosmos Klub – ‘Adventures for the curious music listener.’
- Curated by lifelong musician and producer Ajay Saggar, Kosmos Klub spans adventurous psych, dub, krautrock, gospel, electronic, and more. This reflects his work with My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr., and Mogwai.
- The Hard Stuff – ‘The most exciting heavy music on earth’.
- From journalist and NTS/Gimme Radio host J. Bennett, The Hard Stuff digs deep into the spectrum of heavy music. This includes trad metal, death, black, punk hybrids, grind, and beyond.
Bandcamp Clubs are available now at www.bandcamp.com/about_clubs.
Bruce Houghton is Founder & Editor of Hypebot, Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of Skyline Artists.
