Bandcamp

Fridays are for supporting artists. This one especially. Until midnight PT tonight, it’s Bandcamp Friday. We’re waiving our revenue share so more of your money goes directly to the artists you love. 🛒 Cross a few things off your wishlist ✨ Discover someone new 🎶 Support the music that moves you Independent music thrives because of fans like you. Let’s make today count. 👉 https://bandcamp.com

🏆 We’re honored that Bandcamp was named Independent Music Champion in association with PRS for Music, at the 2025 AIM Awards. This award celebrates organizations that go above and beyond to support and empower independent music. That mission has been at the heart of Bandcamp since day one. We’re especially proud that our own Aly Gillani, Artist & Label Relations Lead, was there to accept the award on behalf of Bandcamp. In his speech, Aly summed it up perfectly: “Without the community of artists, labels, and fans, everything we do would not be possible. So thank you...” Huge thanks to Association of Independent Music (AIM) for bestowing this honor, and to Aly for representing Bandcamp and the independent music community so powerfully.

Big Ears Festival has revealed its 2026 lineup: four days of adventurous performances and boundary-pushing music in Knoxville. Bandcamp will be there too, and we are excited to keep collaborating with Big Ears in the months ahead. Explore the full lineup on the Big Ears site, then discover, download, and collect the artists’ music on Bandcamp. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTDfUCJ8 🎧 https://bandcamp.com/ 

Do you hear that? It sounds like Bandcamp Friday, and this time around, it's brought to you by Big Ears Festival. For 24 hours today, from midnight to midnight PST, every purchase on Bandcamp sends even more money directly to the artists you love. Pick up a new release, dig into a back catalog, or discover someone brand new. Your support makes all the difference. Big Ears champions independent musicians who push boundaries and spark connection, just like Bandcamp fans do every day. From the stage to your speakers, Big Ears and Bandcamp are here to keep independent music thriving. 📅 Get ready for September 9, when Big Ears will reveal the 2026 lineup. Trust us, you will want to see who is coming. 🤝 This partnership is just getting started. Expect more Bandcamp x Big Ears collaborations in the months ahead, leading right into the 2026 festival. Support the artists you love. Discover someone new.  🎶 Explore music on Bandcamp → https://bandcamp.com

We are beyond honored to be named AIM’s Independent Music Champion for 2025, in association with PRS. Thank you to Association of Independent Music (AIM) and to the independent community for this recognition. Most of all, thank you to the artists, labels, and fans who make Bandcamp what it is. Bandcamp exists to help artists get paid and to help fans discover and own music they love. This recognition belongs to the community that powers independent music every day. Congratulations to all 2025 nominees and winners. We’re proud to stand alongside you. 🥂

Bandcamp Friday is back on September 5 in partnership with Big Ears Festival Big Ears creates musical experiences that celebrate independent musicians, defy boundaries, and bring people together. Bandcamp is where those same artists and fans connect directly, fueling a community built on curiosity, discovery, and connection. This partnership is just getting started. Expect more Bandcamp x Big Ears collaborations in the months ahead, leading right into the 2026 festival. 📅 Mark your calendar for September 5 for Bandcamp Friday, brought to you by Big Ears. Support the artists you love and discover someone new. 📢 Then get ready for September 9, when Big Ears will reveal the 2026 lineup. Trust us, you will want to see who is coming. Explore music on Bandcamp → https://bandcamp.com

Bandcamp Clubs are here. Monthly albums, handpicked by tastemakers immersed in their scenes. Curation. Ownership. Connection. Here’s what you get: 📀 A handpicked digital album added to your Bandcamp collection (yours to keep, forever) 🎤 A curator-led artist interview 🎧 A members-only space 🎶 A live Listening Party with fellow fans Led by music heads, DJs, journalists, broadcasters, and collectors—real humans shaping discovery, not algorithms. Available now: 🤘🏻 The Hard Stuff – The most exciting heavy music on Earth 🌌 Kosmos Klub – Adventures for the curious music listener 🎷 Jazz-ish Jazz Club – Forthcoming and rediscovered albums across the spectrum 🌍 Dance Around the World – A global voyage for curious ears and eclectic minds Clubs connect people through music. Ready to listen closely? https://lnkd.in/gPBkhViW 

We are excited to see our own Aly Gillani, Artist & Label Relations Lead at Bandcamp, featured in Music Ally. Aly reflects on why downloads remain so important for independent artists, how fans choose Bandcamp to directly support the musicians they love, and why Bandcamp Friday continues to be a meaningful way to connect artists and fans. With more than 285,000 artists and labels on Bandcamp and over $55M in download sales last year, it is a reminder of the role downloads still play in sustaining music communities. Shout out to Aly for representing Bandcamp, and thank you to Music Ally for the opportunity. Check it out:

Bandcamp Friday isn’t just a moment. It’s a movement. On August 1, fans spent over $3.5 million on Bandcamp. All of it went directly to independent artists and labels. That’s the power of a single day. What makes Bandcamp different is what happens in between. Every day, fans buy music knowing that an average of 82% of what they spend goes to the artist or label, usually within 24 to 48 hours. The next Bandcamp Friday is September 5. But the artist-first model is in effect every day. https://bandcamp.com/

Bandcamp GM Dan Melnick joined the Your Morning Coffee podcast to talk about our artist-first model, direct fan support, and what’s ahead. 🎧 Listen here: https://bio.to/UloQY6 To date, fans have paid artists $1.55 billion on Bandcamp—and that number keeps growing. Big thanks to Jay Gilbert for having us on.