The only silver lining is even if Bandcamp goes away, I can keep the music I bought on it. It’s all drm free. If a streaming service shuts down, you’re typically left with nothing despite having paid every month.
I hope Bandcamp survives, and somehow regains independence.
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It’s looking like Bandcamp is going to get axed: Bandcamp lays off half its staff after buyout by Songtradr
Capitalism is a machine for producing tragedies.
The only silver lining is even if Bandcamp goes away, I can keep the music I bought on it. It’s all drm free. If a streaming service shuts down, you’re typically left with nothing despite having paid every month.
I hope Bandcamp survives, and somehow regains independence.