Bandcamp
Online music store and platform where artists and labels sell music and merch directly to fans.
Recommended as a direct marketplace for buying music from artists and labels1234, seen as more artist-friendly than streaming services5678, and useful for discovering new releases through labels and DJ shows.91011 The one caveat raised is an upload file-size limit that makes very long tracks hard to publish.12
Why people recommend it
Buying music · 3
Commenters use it as a convenient record store for buying music directly from artists and labels.
“My primary (and now only) use case of Bandcamp is as a marketplace between me and the artist/label.”
“The two best places to buy music in my opinion are qobuz and bandcamp.”
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“Tend to use Bandcamp mostly, they also waive their fee on purchases every first Friday of the month”
Artist-friendly · 3
Seen as artist-focused and a fairer alternative to streaming services' royalties.
“Check out bandcamp. It’s artist focused and they have shows with DJs that focus on highlighting new releases.”
“I also buy the really good shit from Bandcamp, since most streaming services are pretty scummy with their royalties”
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“I love this and bandcamp so much more for this stance!”
Music discovery · 3
Following niche labels, DJ shows and editorial picks help surface new releases.
“follow smaller music labels on Bandcamp”
“Check out bandcamp. It’s artist focused and they have shows with DJs that focus on highlighting new releases.”
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“My primary (and now only) use case of Bandcamp is as a marketplace between me and the artist/label.”
Fee waivers · 1
One commenter notes Bandcamp waives its fee on purchases every first Friday of the month.
“Tend to use Bandcamp mostly, they also waive their fee on purchases every first Friday of the month”
Caveats and dissent
Upload size limit · 1
A file-size cap on uploads makes it hard to publish very long tracks.
“Bandcamp has a limit on the size of files you upload; which make it even more difficult”
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All comments 10
“Bandcamp has a limit on the size of files you upload; which make it even more difficult”
“Check out bandcamp. It’s artist focused and they have shows with DJs that focus on highlighting new releases.”
“My primary (and now only) use case of Bandcamp is as a marketplace between me and the artist/label.”
“I browse and purchase music on sites like bandcamp or beatport”
“I also buy the really good shit from Bandcamp, since most streaming services are pretty scummy with their royalties”
“follow smaller music labels on Bandcamp”
“Tend to use Bandcamp mostly, they also waive their fee on purchases every first Friday of the month”
“I love this and bandcamp so much more for this stance!”
“The two best places to buy music in my opinion are qobuz and bandcamp.”
“Yeah, awesome! I love bandcamp.”