Hey music lovers! If you're all about supporting your fave indie artists, then Bandcamp Fridays are your ultimate jam! Since launching this initiative at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Bandcamp has paid out a whopping $154 million to artists and labels. That's a lot of coffee shop gigs and backyard concerts worth of earnings!
This year alone, fans have sent $19 million straight to the artists' pockets. How cool is that? And the biggest Bandcamp Friday of 2025 brought in over a jaw-dropping $3.8 million in just 24 hours. Talk about some serious fan power!
For those not in the know, Bandcamp Fridays are all about putting more money into artists' hands. Normally, Bandcamp takes a small cut from the sales, but on these special Fridays, artists get to keep 100% of the sales from albums, tracks, and merch. This supportive setup means indie artists have received an astounding $1.5 billion over the years!
Dan Melnick, the big cheese over at Bandcamp, shared his excitement: "Bandcamp Fridays keep proving how amazing our music-loving community is. We can't wait to bring eight epic Bandcamp Fridays to life in 2026!" Some of the dates to circle on your calendar are February 6, March 6, and December 4.
And if that wasn't enough, Bandcamp recently rolled out 'Bandcamp Clubs,' a sweet new subscription service that's all about human-curated music experiences. Forget algorithms, this service gives you exclusive interviews, listening parties, and the hottest tracks selected by top DJs.
So, whether you're a fan who loves direct support or an artist looking for a place to shine, Bandcamp is bringing the vibes. Since its start in 2008, the platform has expanded with awesome features like live-streaming concerts and even vinyl pressing. Big names like Peter Gabriel and Björk are already in on the action!
Game company Epic Games scooped up Bandcamp in 2022, but then passed the torch to Songtradr in 2023. No matter who's at the helm, Bandcamp's mission to empower artists and connect with fans remains stronger than ever!