Why Indie Artists Should STILL Use Bandcamp

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  • Опубліковано 5 січ 2025

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  • @Deron8564
    @Deron8564 5 років тому +79

    I buy bandcamp music because: 1) More directly supports the artist 2) Allows for lossless digital format. I like lossless since it gives me the ability to have full CD quality music minus the hassle of storing a bunch of CDs. With larger hard drive space becoming cheap, file size is no longer a concern.

    • @BT-oz5fg
      @BT-oz5fg 5 років тому +7

      Agree Bandcamp gets better and better.

  • @dpshtPH
    @dpshtPH 5 років тому +25

    He just mentioned all the things why I love bandcamp so much.

  • @hiphopheaven
    @hiphopheaven 4 роки тому +10

    People do not promote their bandcamp and then wonder why nobody is listening to their music there.I like the editorial choice of music.I like how you can follow people and see what they are buying,I like how you can follow artists and see announcement of albums

  • @2HUNGRY
    @2HUNGRY 4 роки тому +10

    You had me at vinyls

  • @Khordmaster
    @Khordmaster 4 роки тому +9

    This was extremely informative and personal. I enjoyed the lack of editing and cutting. It was authentic. I’m signing up fir band camp first thing in the morning. And I’m subscribing to your channel now!

  • @2worldrecords196
    @2worldrecords196 4 роки тому +9

    I had no idea that Bandcamp did this much for artists.. thank you for the information!

  • @ivandillardmusic2042
    @ivandillardmusic2042 5 років тому +8

    I already love Bandcamp because as an artist it’s the only platform where you really make $... but I had no idea of these other features! Thanks so much for this video!

  • @What-jj9ow
    @What-jj9ow 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, Vinyl ! Cool feature! Great points!

  • @HaribeI
    @HaribeI 5 років тому +12

    Love your background thanks for the info! Absolute legend

    • @mastermusicmarketing
      @mastermusicmarketing  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! I actually just moved so this background will be different

  • @andrelefebvre5453
    @andrelefebvre5453 4 роки тому +4

    One BIG strike against Bandcamp is:
    - We can't offer previews of our songs, we have to allow a minimum of three (3) FULL streamings to people. Who will buy your song after they were able to listen to your song 3 times? And after they clear their cache, they are back listening for free.
    I'm not sure if I could create a preview track, upload it and make it part of a 2 tracks album, disabling streaming of the full track? That would be one way to do it... I'll check on that. Otherwise, no complaint! Plus, they had a commission free Friday 2 weeks ago and that is really generous of them.

    • @hiphopheaven
      @hiphopheaven 4 роки тому

      If I don't like your music in the first 15 seconds I'll simply skip it I don't need previews. I don't buy individual tracks or stream on bandcamp I'm an album guy

  • @frictionless
    @frictionless 4 роки тому +5

    Bandcamp is great for new independent artists. People who are in search of new music can easily find underground artists. I could never earned the money I earned from bandcamp through streaming services.

    • @IcyJules1
      @IcyJules1 2 роки тому

      What about samples

  • @monitamusic
    @monitamusic 2 роки тому

    thank you!

  • @VeryTypicalJax
    @VeryTypicalJax 4 роки тому +3

    Very informative video! You just earned my subscription

  • @SuperJonSluggo
    @SuperJonSluggo 2 роки тому

    Thank you, clear, concise. Answered the questions I had.

  • @speedgarageuk
    @speedgarageuk 4 роки тому +2

    You really know you’re stuff. Subscribed, thank you 🙏

  • @boimesa8190
    @boimesa8190 4 роки тому +8

    And where can I get more info on the free vinyl pressing?

  • @bkayunta792
    @bkayunta792 3 роки тому

    Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

  • @SteadyDrop
    @SteadyDrop 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video :) Any pro/cons between bandcamp and distrokid soley?

  • @brianroach7479
    @brianroach7479 2 роки тому

    Nice one Brother.

  • @herberthowardjones9982
    @herberthowardjones9982 3 роки тому

    Thanks for creating this cool video!

  • @TheConlan666
    @TheConlan666 5 років тому +9

    I exclusively use bandcamp for buying music and merchandise from artists.

    • @aztre
      @aztre 4 роки тому

      Conlan Barrett How do you buy music from there?

    • @hiphopheaven
      @hiphopheaven 4 роки тому

      well that's what bandcamp was made for.

  • @WilmoreChuck
    @WilmoreChuck 4 роки тому +1

    Is it okay to release music on Band Camp when you already release music with Distrokid? And also is it okay to release music you have already released to other platforms with Distrokid?

  • @MrSHADOW25801
    @MrSHADOW25801 4 роки тому +1

    Dope info brotha thank you

  • @CedWicked
    @CedWicked 4 роки тому +2

    I cant even upload any audio on bandcamp wtf even if my file is flac, and wav

  • @dopedancer3959
    @dopedancer3959 5 років тому

    Thx nice points

  • @cryptout
    @cryptout 5 років тому +2

    Nice explanation 👍

  • @rommeldesouza1800
    @rommeldesouza1800 4 роки тому +3

    Can I upload covers on Bandcamp and how often can I upload with the free artist account?

    • @marssigler
      @marssigler 4 роки тому

      you can upload as much as you want with a free account. There is a maximum file size but it's not really an issue unless you're uploading 15 minutes tracks. Uploading covers shouldn't be an issue if you're offering it as a bonus or free download.

  • @Ruby-xk8kn
    @Ruby-xk8kn 3 роки тому

    Nice video!

  • @jazzydog
    @jazzydog 4 роки тому

    Good content bro!.

  • @Z3RO5286
    @Z3RO5286 4 роки тому +1

    is bandcamp better than soundcloud? i'm more of an soundcloud and youtube, mp3 type guy? Any way i can get into bandcamp?

  • @boimesa8190
    @boimesa8190 4 роки тому +1

    But how to get a following if there isn't even a big bandcamp forum/subreddit/community... :S

    • @hiphopheaven
      @hiphopheaven 4 роки тому

      you don't have to promote your music on a forum specifically about bandcamp.Just promote your music on your social account and people you know personally

  • @meandminespro7
    @meandminespro7 4 роки тому

    Good information.. is there any video recommendations regarding promoting.

    • @mastermusicmarketing
      @mastermusicmarketing  4 роки тому +1

      Check out this playlist. Tons of videos about marketing/promotion ua-cam.com/video/ycYZQ3GoZxc/v-deo.html

  • @hippohippo9490
    @hippohippo9490 4 роки тому

    excellent!

  • @coldmanwess
    @coldmanwess 5 років тому +4

    I heard BANDCAMP is more laid back about sampled based beats

    • @nfmaster4851
      @nfmaster4851 5 років тому

      is this actually true?

    • @mastermusicmarketing
      @mastermusicmarketing  5 років тому +6

      Technically. But it's not Bandcamp you should be worried about. It's the original copyright holders.

    • @enstigatorofficial
      @enstigatorofficial 4 роки тому +2

      jesus fuk me, just make your own music or you are not a musician.

    • @coldmanwess
      @coldmanwess 4 роки тому

      Enstigator Official FUCK OFF

    • @SageTodzz
      @SageTodzz 4 роки тому

      Lool false. Try again.

  • @tidalwave_music
    @tidalwave_music 4 роки тому

    Should you sell your music on there, or just offer for free in exchange of email?

  • @simonlegrec
    @simonlegrec 4 роки тому

    The most of them will stream record and don´t need to pay...thats shit on bandcamp

  • @shiftctrlofficial1677
    @shiftctrlofficial1677 5 років тому +3

    dude you are too close to the camera.

  • @PhreaSpirit
    @PhreaSpirit 4 роки тому +1

    Who the hell uses BC? Band dump is a garbage. The place is dead. I tried to sell there. There's literally 2 views in a 100 years. let alone any followers etc. Dont waste your time there if you're an artist at least, there are much better places

    • @mastermusicmarketing
      @mastermusicmarketing  4 роки тому +1

      daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser

    • @hiphopheaven
      @hiphopheaven 4 роки тому +1

      It's not garbage and there's successful rappers there.The problem is small artists are pushing their spotify every day and do not promote their bandcamp and than wonder why nobody is streaming or buying from bandcamp.Bandcamp is the best service to discover new music because they are human made not those garbage algorithm that claim knowing what songs you really want.

    • @KabishopKabishop
      @KabishopKabishop 3 роки тому +1

      My brother it's not good to use such a hate speech here online..May God Save you

    • @victorwthomas
      @victorwthomas 2 роки тому

      Exactly! The place is like a cemitery with no souls.