Sid Oct 17, 2023
stefan b

about half of my colleagues at #Bandcamp just got laid off, after Epic Games sold us to Songtradr a few weeks ago

so if your company has any vacancies and you want to hire compassionate and highly-driven people, especially in any musical or altruistic tech businesses, please share your links and I'll pass them along

Oct 16, 2023 at 5:59pmWeb
Show threadAnton HunterOct 16, 2023
@stefan ah man, sorry to hear that. Solidarity.
Show threadAxWaxOct 16, 2023

@stefan

They didn't wait long - so sorry to hear!

Show threadSharon Murphy 🍉Oct 16, 2023
@stefan I'm so sorry to hear that! Why can't anything nice be left alone?
Solidarity!
Show threadeobetOct 16, 2023
@stefan they should band together and start a competitor!
Show threadGreg HaasOct 17, 2023
@eobet @stefan band together and start a whole new camp?
Show threadPetr ŠtědrýOct 16, 2023

@stefan No,not Bandcamp! Where will I go for niche game soundtracks …

Crossing fingers for your colleagues.

Show threadPieterOct 16, 2023
@stefan Well High Time to find another place to support the artists without supporting terrible companies at the same time. I'm definitely not gonna give my money to these evil f*ckers.....real sad and angry about all this...... dammit
Show threadShasanth MoothedathOct 16, 2023
@stefan sweet post
Show threadhannahshouse2 🇺🇸 CaliforniaOct 16, 2023
@stefan
#GetFediHired 🙂
Show threadC++ guyOct 16, 2023
@stefan

I'm really sorry to hear about this. It's not a good sign that the company is going to be well managed.

Where in the world are you? Which countries and timezones will you and your colleagues want to work in? Can you say anything about the skills they have and the kind of jobs they're looking for?

The more information you can provide, the more likely someone will bite.

I'm boosting and adding #GetFediHired for visibility.
Akkoma

Show threadrexiOct 16, 2023

@CppGuy @stefan

epic just wanted to add value by cutting the bottom line instantly. cheesy investment fund move to do before a quick sale.

Show threaddariaOct 16, 2023
@stefan fuck. Sorry to read that. What's the union going to do now?
Show threadBilly SmithOct 16, 2023

@stefan

If any of them are London-based, then there's some good suggestions here:

https://www.uk.coop/news/innovative-projects-announced-co-op-hackathon

A musician-owned co-operative version of BandCamp would be a great option, and you already have the skills. :D

Innovative projects announced for the Co-op Hackathon

Co-operators will work on a wide range of tech ideas at the event – and there’s still time to register to take part using your digital skills to collaboratively develop the ideas.

Co-operatives UK
Show threadBilly SmithOct 16, 2023

@stefan

Also get in touch with CoTech:

https://www.coops.tech/

They look for all kinds of skills and do remote.

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Building a tech industry that's better for its workers and customers through co-operation, democracy and worker ownership.

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Show threadbasisbit 🦈🇪🇺🇺🇦 🔜 KnStOct 16, 2023
@stefan I suggest editing your post and adding what country you are living in.
Show threadSashinOct 16, 2023
@stefan it's annoying how people and their livelihoods can just be sold like that
Show threadavatastic  Oct 16, 2023

@stefan Uggg, I like using bandcamp for the artists, but if they're going to pull this BS ...

What's the new best way to support artists that doesn't put money in the pockets of billionaires?

Show threadTurboQuokkaOct 16, 2023
@avatastic @stefan Most artists also have merch available directly through their websites and/or FB profiles, so you should still be able buy merch from most bands. Unfortunately most of what folks will lose if Bandcamp shits the bed are the social aspects of music discovery, but merch sales will always be a thing for bands one way or another.
Show threadJuan LuisOct 16, 2023
@stefan I'm so sorry to hear 💔
Show threadKevin StewartOct 16, 2023

@stefan We are hiring at Splice.

Sr. Engineering Manager: https://boards.greenhouse.io/splice/jobs/6962540002

Sr. Frontend Engineer: https://boards.greenhouse.io/splice/jobs/6962490002

Sr Engineering Manager

Remote - U.S.

Show threadPiko Starsider Oct 16, 2023
@stefan Consider organizing a cooperative with your ex colleagues, to make an ethical alternative to bandcamp, similar to how the recently launched https://artisans.coop is a better alternative to etsy.
Artisans Cooperative

We are building a better handmade marketplace. We are a member-owned, member-run and member-benefiting co-op. We promote creativity, support artist livelihoods, and connect people through an equitable artistic community.

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Show threadLorq Von RayOct 16, 2023
@stefan If any of them would like to start something new (even unfunded) resources can be made available for a startup. Plus I know a guy who needs some web work that could turn into a longer gig for the right person or people. Mail [email protected] for more info.
Show threadRabbi Jill ZimmermanOct 17, 2023
@stefan oh no!
Show threadyuvipandaOct 17, 2023
@stefan we're a non profit that runs infrastructure for research & teaching data science, with a focus on climate science. Hiring both a cloud / devops engineer (https://2i2c.org/jobs/2023/23qq4-open-source-infrastructure-engineer/) and project manager (https://2i2c.org/jobs/2023/delivery-manager/). Fully remote and without location-based-paycuts (https://compass.2i2c.org/people/compensation/). We care about not chewing and spitting people out in the name of the mission!
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Show threadKyle EllmanOct 17, 2023
@stefan oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I have really enjoyed using bandcamp to directly support artists.
Remitly, where I work, is not music-related, but we are a very mission-driven fintech, and we’re hiring: https://careers.remitly.com/
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Show threadCraig BaumerOct 17, 2023

@stefan Hiring at Fable!

Senior Android Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/getfable/df254f4e-efbe-480b-b4ba-4462363b7875

Fable - Senior Android Engineer

Fable is a mission-driven start-up based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2019 by global tech industry veteran Padmasree Warrior. ☀️ PURPOSE We are building Fable because stress, anxiety, depression, and social isolation are on the rise and affecting people globally, across all age and income levels — and we can help. Stories promote empathy, emotional intelligence, and other cognitive abilities that can lead to better mental health. Just 30 minutes of reading every day can improve our mental well-being. Fable helps our community make reading a daily healthy habit. Community members enjoy the many benefits of reading while making deeper human connections with other readers. We are backed by top investors, including Redpoint Ventures, Tiger Global, M13, Gaingels, and notable angel investors who believe in our mission and team. 🏗 WHAT WE ARE BUILDING Fable is a community-powered platform for discovering, reading, and discussing books, articles, and podcasts, for deeper connections, up

Show threadperaOct 17, 2023
@stefan we are not in the music industry but lots of folks at work love Bandcamp and independent music in general, me included. Most our current open positions are in the UK but there are a few in the US too: https://careers.kaluza.com/open-jobs
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Show threadmrwolff8Oct 17, 2023
@stefan @aredridel
Show threadHelen Robertson 4Oct 17, 2023
@stefan sad to hear that’s happened.
Show threadvv221Oct 17, 2023
It’s a shame. Bandcamp is the best store for DRM-free music that I know of, but it won’t be able to stay that way if the people who made it great in the first place are shown the door.
Show threadPixel PurritoOct 18, 2023

@stefan ouch, that sucks big time, so sorry that the situation went bad so quickly!

Anyhoo, while I don't know how likely the positions would appeal to ex-Bandcamp folks, we have a few openings, but at the moment we are actively looking for people who would fit in our WebKit team, so sharing just in case: https://www.igalia.com/jobs/open/ — we are a remote friendly, worker owned coop, working on FLOSS technologies at many levels of the software stack.

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