cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/33818262
Today is Bandcamp Friday
From now until 12 a.m. PST, Bandcamp will pass 100% of revenue directly to artists. From its website:
Bandcamp Fridays began in March of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when the shuttering of venues led to a loss of vital tour revenue for artists. Since then, Bandcamp Fridays—on which we waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels—has resulted in millions of fans paying over $120 million directly to labels and musicians they love. In addition to helping artists pay the rent, or fund album recordings and tours, Bandcamp Fridays have also become a beacon for artists and record labels looking to raise awareness for causes or raise money for charities.
That is a decent advertising model. Feels like it’s been a while since I’ve seen one of those
I love Bandcamp Fridays, I save up for them, always a good time
I went looking today to see if I could transfer Spotify or Deezer playlists and how much it would cost to buy all the tracks but the first few I checked were unavailable 😔
It’s a lot more indie, honestly
Bigger acts are less likely to be on it but any smaller artists will likely be there.
Also worth mentioning, this happens every Friday
edit: no it doesn’t
Not every Friday:
Bandcamp Fridays will continue in 2025 on the following dates:
- September 5th
- October 3rd
- December 5th
First Friday of the month, but not every month. They announce the next ones a few months in advance.
Is that still true? This announcement states:
Bandcamp Fridays will continue in 2025 on the following dates:
September 5th
October 3rd
December 5th
