The Latest Breaking News from Bandcamp

As a new book skewers Spotify’s effect on music, two Guardian music writers spent a week assessing the limits of living with and without it

The artist-centered distribution platform stresses that its ethos remains unchanged following the recent takeover by music licensing body, Songtradr

As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.

The ever-advancing technologies of our digital age have transformed many industries, including – and perhaps especially – music. One of the most significant shifts has been the rise of DIY artists. These independent musicians take on roles traditionally held by record labels and managers, such as producing, recording, promoting and…

A selection of excellent electronic albums to give your hi-fi system a workout.

"We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts," says the CEO.

Join in on the Bandcamp Fridays bangwagon, where you can buy new music and support artists directly – and it's a far more rewarding alternative to streaming services.

The Tangent's Andy Tillison is reworking early Parallel Or 90 Degrees material for the new project

The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.