Bandcamp
From SI410
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. When an artist creates an account they receive a micro-site on a subdomain of bandcamp.com where they can upload their music and personalize their page. As of 2012 there are 646,978 albums uploaded to the site.[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. The effect of providing a myriad of formats for download is that people with varying preferences will have the opportunity to make a purchase.
Flexible Pricing
One of the defining features of the Bandcamp service is the "Name-your-price" downloads, which allows the artist to give away music for free, set a fixed price or allow the buyer to choose their own price.
Creative Commons
