Bandcamp offers musicians community and tools to grow, Its low commission, direct-to-fan model funds albums, tours, and careers. Take a deep dive with Bandcamp’s J. Edward Keyes and music marketers Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert.
Fans get another chance to support independent artists and labels during Bandcamp Friday today May 2, 2025. Plus we’ve got a full Bandcamp Friday schedule for the year.
Bandcamp changed default pricing for digital music to bring them in line with new industry standards for Luminate, Billboard and other chart reporting eligibility.
Bandcamp Friday matters. The last Bandcamp Friday on December 6th, 2024, was the biggest since February 2022 with fans spending more than $3.1 million in a single day. Later this Spring, Bandcamp Friday’s return for at least five editions in 2025.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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