If you’re a fan of an independent musician who’s been trying to cobble together a living without touring or gig income, or if you’re just generally concerned with artists’ well-being during the pandemic, you probably already know about Bandcamp Fridays. But just in case, here are the basics: on the first Friday of most months since last March, digital music retailer Bandcamp has been passing along its usual cut of sales to artists and labels. By incentivizing fans to spend during these 24-hour periods, Bandcamp hopes to provide musicians some financial relief until the pandemic eases its grip. During the nine Bandcamp Fridays in 2020, sales on the site totaled $40 million.
Beach Bunny, Blame Game
Chris Crack, Might Delete Later
Hospital Bracelet, South Loop Summer and Neutrality Acoustic
Roscoe Mitchell & Mike Reed, The Ritual and the Dance
Oux, Honeymood
