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Bandcamp is an online music distribution platform and community founded in 2008. It serves as a marketplace where independent artists and labels can sell their music and merchandise directly to fans. Bandcamp emphasizes an artist-first approach, with approximately 82% of sales revenue going directly to artists or their labels, typically within 24-48 hours.

The platform offers various services, including the sale of digital albums, individual tracks, and physical merchandise like vinyl records and apparel. Artists have access to management tools for pricing, shipping logistics, and analytics. Bandcamp also features a live-streaming service called Bandcamp Live, allowing artists to host virtual concerts. Additionally, it provides a vinyl pressing service that enables fans to preorder pressings, alleviating upfront costs for artists.

Bandcamp has built a strong community of independent artists and passionate music fans, facilitating over $1.56 billion in payments to artists. Acquired by Epic Games in 2022 and later sold to Songtradr in 2023, Bandcamp continues to focus on supporting artists and fostering a vibrant music community.