I have a few thoughts about this thread. First, to the musicians doing music. And money. Tally it up. How many man hours did you spend? Lets assume your really good at what you do, and you consider yourself a pro…what is your hourly wage? Now, multiply the hours, months, years you put into your music. How much money should you have? Valued Artist, through out history, musicians and artist have always been considered the creme of the crop in most societys.
Pirates regarded their musicians in the highest honors, and fought to keep them alive at all cost, or, keep them alive if raiding them. Talent and skillmanship came at a high price. Today also, there is a reason rising stars are so acclaimed.
A struggling artist, is one that moves from the shadows to hopefully step into the lime light. And the process can take some time. Here comes the conundrum. The time and skill that a musician developed into their craft, often does NOT translate into the world of self promotion or advertising. Or better, having to cover YOUR charges for his dealings. Or would you? Some people threw out big label names like EMI. Look at them. They have a structure. They know what sells, they do heavy promotions.
But all that comes at a cost. Good services come at a cost. Fringe artist and I probably fir that demographic now , upcoming artist, new artist, have to fight to establish a name. They have to fight to be relevant. They have to fight to be GOOD.
And the good artist comes at a price. Good service comes at a price. Financial models change as time changes to adapt to, well, changes. I am amazed of how certain people, when inquiring for service, are sticker shocked at development prices. You want better tools? You want great service? I do too. Free has its place, but so does getting paid for revealing your muse to others. I actually give Band Camp two thumbs up for this move.
Smart, professional, and serious. Keep up the hard work guys, because I, and my band, truly appreciate it. I just wanna write in and speak on this issue from the standpoint of somebody currently charging for music. A lot of people seem to think getting paid for music corresponds with robbing people.
Bandcamp is the only platform my band is currently selling on. But think about it, all of you free based artists who are cursing this update. Bandcamp has provided you with a tantamount service, completely free of charge, for a long time now. Bandcamp has allowed thousands of people to live out their dream of having fans, and for a good while they let you host all your work on their servers with absolutely nothing in it for them.
Its not like you just realized today every damn thing costs money. Bandcamp is the best platform for indie music projects out there, period. Zero customer support, lousy interface, buggy app and any useful functionality rendered useless. The developer, Bandcamp, Inc. The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:. Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More. With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.
App Store Preview. Description Bandcamp is an online record store and music community where passionate fans connect with and directly support the artists they love. Sep 15, Version 2. Ratings and Reviews. App Privacy.
Information Seller Bandcamp Inc. Followers are key to your success on Bandcamp. We notify them automatically when you release new music or merch, and you can also message them using the Bandcamp Artist App , even targeting those messages by fan location and level of support. Followers receive your messages on Bandcamp, and also via good old-fashioned email. In other words, Bandcamp followers are not your typical social media audience that you have to pay to reach lest they miss your message because it coincided with a Pomeranian doing something adorable.
Instead, Bandcamp followers are more like an enhanced mailing list. Share this follow link via email or text, and put it in your bio on platforms like Instagram, YouTube and SoundCloud:. You can find a further 1. Bandcamp is designed to feel like buying something directly from an artist at a show, where a fan gets to connect with someone whose work they love, and experience the satisfaction of supporting the creation of more of it.
The most successful artists on Bandcamp do a few simple things to underscore that direct fan connection. A few of our favorites are below, but almost any image is better than none at all, provided it conveys who you are people are understandably less inclined to financially support empty rectangles, logos, or recycled album covers. You can add your image from any album page on desktop , or use the Artist App to add one from your phone no duck face plz. Take the time to write a concise bio , and add it via the sidebar on desktop , or the Artist App.
Add your lyrics. Lyrics help fans discover you via search, and strongly indicate that Bandcamp is your site, where fans can support you directly. Good liner notes are crucial. Liner notes add value to music. Your file will begin downloading to your "Downloads" folder, or whatever folder on your device is set as your default location for downloads. Log in to your Bandcamp account. Scroll until you see your list of purchased songs and albums. Under the purchase, you want to download, click the "Download" link.
Choose which file format you would like to download the music in before clicking "Download. Sign in to your Bandcamp account if you aren't already. Choose which file format you would like to download the music in before clicking the "Download" link. Bandcamp fans have reported several issues with downloading their purchases, including downloads that won't start or not being able to locate it on their computer.
Bandcamp's downloading FAQ will help you troubleshoot any hiccups you might face. Other issues that arise during the downloading process on Bandcamp frequently stem from connectivity issues. To ensure an easy download, use a trusted browser and a strong network connection. Disabling firewalls or internet security tools temporarily may help with downloading speed issues.
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