“A departing software engineer tells me that cuts were spread out ‘fairly evenly’ across all departments except for customer support and editorial, which were hit harder. This former employee estimates that only three support specialists were retained.” #Bandcamp #Songtradr #Music #Musodon #Enshittification #IndependentMusic #DIYMusic #IndieMusicians #IndieMusic #BandcampLayoffs https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/is-bandcamp-as-we-know-it-over/
Is Bandcamp as We Know It Over?

Following its acquisition by the music licensing company Songtradr, layoffs spell trouble at the beloved online music platform.

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"By stepping onto Bandcamp’s turf and staking its claim over artists’ non-streaming sources of revenue — by, in the company’s words, allowing users to “shop your offers more easily” — Spotify will probably boost non-music sales for artists, but in the process fortify its position as the music industry’s default platform." #Spotify #Bandcamp #Musicians #Musodon #Music #Platform #Songtradr #Groan #Grimace https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/spotify-is-eating-the-entire-music-business.html
The mounting horror of music’s Frankenstream services

The following op-ed comes from long-time music industry journalist Eamonn Forde…

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NTS Radio Is Now Partially Owned by Universal Music Group

a.k.a. Is the celebrated independent radio station still independent?

First Floor

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Interesting. Thanks for the tip!