Track of the Week: JT The Goon & Moscow Legend – ‘Explosive Combo’

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting JT The Goon and Moscow Legend’s ruthless instrumental grime track, ‘Explosive Combo’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. DO OR DIE EP by JT THE GOON & MOSCOW LEGENDToday,  JT The Goon and Moscow Legend […]

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Bandcamp Friday: 10 Releases You Should Download Today to Help Artists

On the first Friday of every month since March, Bandcamp have been waiving their revenue share to help support the many artists who have been impacted by the pandemic. There are a number of excellent recent releases on the platform, from artists, labels, collectives and more, which deserve your attention – and we’ve listed some of our top picks […]

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10 Bandcamp Releases You Can Buy to Help #BlackLivesMatter

Today, June 5th, Bandcamp have again waived their fees to better help those affected by COVID-19 with many raising money for Black Lives Matter. There are a number of excellent releases among the catalogues of these labels and artists – and they’re all donating to the cause. So, If there’s any day to load up on new music […]

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DIY Musicians Now Earn More Than $2 Billion A Year

DIY musicians now in earn more than $2 billion a year from recorded music, music publishing income, live performance fees, merchandise sales and other income Music industry analysts MIDiA recently estimated that DIY and self releasing artists earned $643 million in recorded music revenue in 2018. In a new Rolling…

BUSINESS OF INDIE: IMPEL Names CEO • AIM @ Midem • Bandcamp To Press Vinyl • Position Signs Franti • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, IMPEL (Independent Music Publishers’ E-Licensing Collective) names a CEO, AIM shares discount passes and its Hack Midem Academy, Bandcamp takes the risk out of pressing vinyl for indie artists and labels. Michael Franti signs with Position Music and much, much more…

Bandcamp Adds No-Risk Vinyl Pressing via Pirate Press

Bandcamp is expanding its commitment to vinyl with a new offering that eliminates upfront costs for artists and labels. Vinyl on the popular independent music destination has grown 600% in the last 5 years, with 3,500 unique vinyl albums added to the site each month. The new service eliminates all…

Jack White’s Third Man Records Launches On Bandcamp With New Raconteurs Track, More

Jack White’s independent label Third Man Records is making its catalog available on Bandcamp. To inaugurate the new partnership, the released a new cover of Donovan’s “Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness)” performed by The Raconteurs. After an eight year long hiatus from live performances, The Raconteurs are back with new…

Bandcamp Opens Brick and Mortar Record Store and Performance Space – A Look Inside

Bandcamp is opening a record shop and performance space in Oakland, California on February 1st. The store will feature a rotating selection of 99 records that showcase "the diversity and design" of the five million available on Bandcamp. The store will also host free, all-ages shows as part of an…