King Gizzard annex Bandcamp's top 27 album spots after bold ‘name your price’ move Aussie psych rockers exited Spotify this summer MusicRadar · Sep 10, 2025
The 27 current best-selling albums on Bandcamp are all by the same band It's a good time to be a member of King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard Louder · Sep 9, 2025
"There is no one better to turn real humans on to new music than other real humans": Bandcamp launches subscribe-to-own music discovery service Clubs Subscribers will receive a new album each month chosen by notable tastemakers, along with access to exclusive artist interviews and live listening parties MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2025
The Guide #206: Indie bands are quitting Spotify, what could it mean for the future of music streaming? The biggest streaming platform has shaped how music is consumed and how it is valued. But recent controversies suggest the bargain may no longer feel worth it The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
Four alternatives to Spotify: swapping is easier than you think Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
“My father was a big Pat Metheny fan – hearing him started to make me obsessed with the idea of playing music”: Berklee-educated and endorsed by Strandberg, meet Camilla Sperati – the fusion phenom hand-picked to open for Steve Vai Is Sperati the next big name in fusion? Here she discusses moving to America (maybe), why she loves digital amps, and life as an educator Guitar World · Jun 25, 2025
These Indie Artists Are Quietly Worth Millions—and You’ve Never Heard Their Names In an industry often dominated by chart-topping superstars, a growing number of independent artists are quietly amassing fortunes without mainstream recognition. Leveraging platforms like Bandcamp, YouTube, and Patreon, these musicians have built dedicated fan bases and sustainable careers on their own terms. Their success stories challenge traditional notions of fame… Plunged in Debt · Jun 5, 2025
Reference tracks can be your secret weapon when mixing - but be mindful of replicating other artists' creative decisions Comparing your mix to another can nudge you into a safe technical zone, but remember to maintain your originality MusicRadar · Jun 3, 2025
We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method What Hi-Fi? · May 31, 2025
‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify? 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 Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025
“Bandcamp is not built to break you as an artist - that’s not our strength”: Bandcamp explains why it still serves as an integral platform for self-releasing musicians - and how to get the best from it The artist-centered distribution platform stresses that its ethos remains unchanged following the recent takeover by music licensing body, Songtradr MusicRadar · Mar 27, 2025
Napster is back and promising music streaming, listening parties, merch and tickets Napster has been acquired by Infinite Reality, and will gain a new social focus. What Hi-Fi? · Mar 27, 2025
I'm a working musician, and as Spotify says it's not to blame for how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands Spotify says middlemen are taking all the streaming money. That's only partly true… TechRadar · Feb 26, 2025
Are Tenacious D back?! Jack Black and Kyle Gass confirm first new music together since going on hiatus last year The self-styled greatest rock band on Earth are covering REO Speedwagon for a charity compilation that comes out Friday Metal Hammer · Feb 6, 2025
Louder · Feb 6, 2025 "Countless musicians and friends lost everything." Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker, Primal Scream, Red Hot Chili Peppers duo and more donate unreleased songs to new benefit album to aid Californian wildfire relief The newly-released Los Angeles Rising compilation also features previously unheard music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Numan, Devo and more
TechRadar · Dec 31, 2024 Forget Spotify – I’m going all-in on Bandcamp for music in 2025, here’s why you should too As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024 DIY musicians: how digital ‘bedroom pop’ has transformed the music industry 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…
What Hi-Fi? · Oct 5, 2024 5 new dance music albums that every audiophile should listen to this weekend A selection of excellent electronic albums to give your hi-fi system a workout.
PC Gamer · Oct 1, 2024 Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is now 'financially sound' after last year's layoffs and Bandcamp fumble "We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts," says the CEO.
What Hi-Fi? · Sep 6, 2024 Bandcamp Fridays is a terrific way to support musicians directly (and buy great new music) 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.
Louder · Jul 23, 2024 Andy Tillison announces 'fan-only' To Follow Polaris companion album The Tangent's Andy Tillison is reworking early Parallel Or 90 Degrees material for the new project
What Hi-Fi? · Jun 14, 2024 Spotify prices are going up again – but I think we should be paying more The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.
MusicRadar · Mar 13, 2024 Can James Blake really fix the music industry? Artist teases "solution" to issues addressed in viral tweets: "The brainwashing worked and now people think that music is free" The British artist says an announcement will be made on March 20th
Louder · Feb 8, 2024 Ihlo to premiere live at ProgPower Europe performance Scottish prog metal quintet Ihlo to premiere last year's ProgPower show via Bandcamp and YouTube
MusicRadar · Dec 5, 2023 Japanese ambient musician Michiru Aoyama has woken at 5am to record a new album every day since 2021 – he's now earning $3,000 a month from his music on Spotify and Bandcamp The Kyoto-based artist writes, records and releases a new eight-track album every single day