Bandcamp listening party

[ddraig]

Just 'been' to one, nifty and worked well
Basically a play through the day before release with a chat function with artist and other listeners
Also pics of LP and link to buy

Anyone else?

Bandcamp Listening Parties

Listen to your album together with fans, chat in real-time, and feature your merch.

bandcamp.com

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Almost - I went on a twitch stream that was basically an album preview during the lockdown. There was an interview by a podcast guy and then some tracks got played.

It was ok but I didn‘t see it catch on so didn’t do any more.

I quite like bandcamp as platforms go, so it‘s interesting they are doing this.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

One hour later. I need to know when to shut up about good things.

Epic Games Selling Bandcamp A Year After Acquiring It

Last year, Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite, acquired Bandcamp, the much-loved music store and streaming/editorial platform. Bandcamp users freaked out, and the indie label Topshelf claimed that Bandcamp asked them not to stop supporting Bandcamp employees’ attempts to...

www.stereogum.com

 

[Eric Jarvis]

Interesting idea. Would have been a good alternative to being at gigs during lockdown.

 

[ddraig]

Done another one and nobody chatted at all! Just a hi from the singer at the start