Difference between revisions of "Bandcamp"
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Revision as of 19:00, 12 October 2012
Bandcamp is an online music store that allows independent artists to sell, or freely distribute, their work directly to their fans. The basic service of Bandcamp is free, and the site takes a revenue share from artist sales. The site offers a convenient means for artists to sell their music quickly and free of record label intervention. As of 2012 there are 646,978 albums uploaded to Bandcamp.[1]
Features
Multi-format Downloads
Bandcamp requires that the artist upload their music in lossless formats. This way they can provide the option of multiple lossy formats (e.g. MP3, AAC) to the downloader.
Flexible Pricing
Creative Commons
