There are no working musicians on the boards of Spotify, Soundcloud, or Bandcamp (Songtradr)
How does that make any sense?
How does that make any sense?
June 23, 2026 at 11:44 PM
There are no working musicians on the boards of Spotify, Soundcloud, or Bandcamp (Songtradr)
How does that make any sense?
How does that make any sense?
fuck songtradr fuck songtradr fuck songtradr fuck songtradr
October 16, 2023 at 8:10 PM
fuck songtradr fuck songtradr fuck songtradr fuck songtradr
Bandcamp owned by Songtradr
Songkick owned by Suno
Distrokid owned by Private Equity
Boiler Room owned by Superstruct
Subvert owned by co-op members
Songkick owned by Suno
Distrokid owned by Private Equity
Boiler Room owned by Superstruct
Subvert owned by co-op members
July 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Bandcamp owned by Songtradr
Songkick owned by Suno
Distrokid owned by Private Equity
Boiler Room owned by Superstruct
Subvert owned by co-op members
Songkick owned by Suno
Distrokid owned by Private Equity
Boiler Room owned by Superstruct
Subvert owned by co-op members
this doesn’t seem great.
Songtradr acquires Bandcamp | Songtradr
www.songtradr.com
September 28, 2023 at 4:05 PM
this doesn’t seem great.
Happy Songtradr Friday to you and yours!
December 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy Songtradr Friday to you and yours!
it’s ulp time www.thefader.com/2023/10/31/b...
Bandcamp United files Unfair Labor Practice violation claim against Songtradr and Epic Games
Bandcamp United has filed an Unfair Labor Practice violation claim against Songtradr and Epic Games following mass layoffs at Bandcamp.
www.thefader.com
October 31, 2023 at 11:18 PM
it’s ulp time www.thefader.com/2023/10/31/b...
Dignified move! I hope more platforms follow suit.
Now do right by your workers Songtradr and stop punishing union efforts.
Now do right by your workers Songtradr and stop punishing union efforts.
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
Bandcamp’s Mission and Our Approach to Generative AI
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
blog.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Dignified move! I hope more platforms follow suit.
Now do right by your workers Songtradr and stop punishing union efforts.
Now do right by your workers Songtradr and stop punishing union efforts.
Songtradr has fired all the engineers at Bandcamp and while they say they are focusing resources on that beloved platform, we don’t know what is going to happen. I am worried.
Now is the time to support member-owned cooperative music distribution platforms like @Subvert.fm
Now is the time to support member-owned cooperative music distribution platforms like @Subvert.fm
July 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Songtradr has fired all the engineers at Bandcamp and while they say they are focusing resources on that beloved platform, we don’t know what is going to happen. I am worried.
Now is the time to support member-owned cooperative music distribution platforms like @Subvert.fm
Now is the time to support member-owned cooperative music distribution platforms like @Subvert.fm
bandcamp is a pillar of the independent music scene. the ripple effects of epic's mishandling of the company will be felt by musicians and other artists for years www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epi...
Epic Games cuts almost half of Bandcamp pre-Songtradr sale
Ahead of being sold to Songtradr, Bandcamp's staff has reportedly been reduced to nearly half its current size by parent company Epic Games.
www.gamedeveloper.com
October 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM
bandcamp is a pillar of the independent music scene. the ripple effects of epic's mishandling of the company will be felt by musicians and other artists for years www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epi...
Huh. So as owner Songtradr slashes the Bandcamp engineering team, they're also shutting down Songtradr. These two platforms do different things. Most of the actual Songtradr functionality is going to MassiveMusic.
Apart from Bandcamp, anyone using those other tools?
Apart from Bandcamp, anyone using those other tools?
The Future of Songtradr: What You Need to Know and Do | Songtradr Help Center
support.songtradr.com
July 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Huh. So as owner Songtradr slashes the Bandcamp engineering team, they're also shutting down Songtradr. These two platforms do different things. Most of the actual Songtradr functionality is going to MassiveMusic.
Apart from Bandcamp, anyone using those other tools?
Apart from Bandcamp, anyone using those other tools?
jfc man, none of this ever needed to happen to Bandcamp www.tunefountain.com/bandcamp-eng...
Bandcamp Engineering Layoffs Raise New Concerns For Independent Artists
Bandcamp engineering layoffs renew concern over Songtradr ownership, artist support and the future of direct-to-fan music.
www.tunefountain.com
July 7, 2026 at 1:36 AM
jfc man, none of this ever needed to happen to Bandcamp www.tunefountain.com/bandcamp-eng...
Bandcamp is now (as of 2023) owned by Songtradr, a music licensing platform. After acquisition from Epic they fired 50% of Bandcamp's staff.
Currently the founders seem only to be involved with Songtradr.
Currently the founders seem only to be involved with Songtradr.
Songtradr - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
June 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Bandcamp is now (as of 2023) owned by Songtradr, a music licensing platform. After acquisition from Epic they fired 50% of Bandcamp's staff.
Currently the founders seem only to be involved with Songtradr.
Currently the founders seem only to be involved with Songtradr.
also, as a follow-up to my last tweet, please do not forget that songtradr cut bandcamp staff in half (my job included) after epic sold the company to them and then raised $105 million RIGHT AFTER. from sources including epic. www.startupdaily.net/topic/fundin...
Songtradr chalks up $106 million Series E as Epic Games joins cap table following Bandcamp sale
Chipping in for a 3rd time was Wisetech Global founder Richard White, along with existing backers Perennial Private Investments and Argo.
www.startupdaily.net
February 7, 2024 at 10:19 PM
also, as a follow-up to my last tweet, please do not forget that songtradr cut bandcamp staff in half (my job included) after epic sold the company to them and then raised $105 million RIGHT AFTER. from sources including epic. www.startupdaily.net/topic/fundin...
Like Songtradr, but worse
someone who knows more than me about this tell me how i should feel about BMI being bought out by a private equity firm
www.bmi.com/news/entry/n...
www.bmi.com/news/entry/n...
November 21, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Like Songtradr, but worse
yes lets all glaze bandcamp after songtradr busted their union and fired half their staff. they are obviously just doing this to save money and earn PR points. they cant afford for a third of their catalogue to be slop and make zero profit. how is anyone falling for this lmfao
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
yes lets all glaze bandcamp after songtradr busted their union and fired half their staff. they are obviously just doing this to save money and earn PR points. they cant afford for a third of their catalogue to be slop and make zero profit. how is anyone falling for this lmfao
@bandcamp.com The world is watching and your parent company Songtradr is complicit
What do you have to say on the matter?
What do you have to say on the matter?
August 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
@bandcamp.com The world is watching and your parent company Songtradr is complicit
What do you have to say on the matter?
What do you have to say on the matter?
🎉🎉 Don’t forget, today is Bandcamp Monday, where 100% of the money you spend on the music you love goes directly to management consultants working on new ways to implement lean synergies within the Songtradr Holding Group. If you have a special Bandcamp Monday release, go ahead and post if below! 👇
July 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
🎉🎉 Don’t forget, today is Bandcamp Monday, where 100% of the money you spend on the music you love goes directly to management consultants working on new ways to implement lean synergies within the Songtradr Holding Group. If you have a special Bandcamp Monday release, go ahead and post if below! 👇
they're owned by songtradr now
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 AM
they're owned by songtradr now
I'm going to [REDACTED] everyone at epic and songtradr
February 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I'm going to [REDACTED] everyone at epic and songtradr
resolution of the ULP, plus we’d love songtradr to recognize the union for those who remain
December 9, 2023 at 12:55 AM
resolution of the ULP, plus we’d love songtradr to recognize the union for those who remain
No better way to acknowledge BandcampFriday than to sign this petition for new ownership to recognize its workers’ union actionnetwork.org/petitions/so...
Tell Songtradr to recognize and bargain with Bandcamp workers
Join me in protecting and preserving BandcampUnited amidst their acquisition by Songtradr. Workers are what make Bandcamp great.
actionnetwork.org
October 6, 2023 at 11:53 AM
No better way to acknowledge BandcampFriday than to sign this petition for new ownership to recognize its workers’ union actionnetwork.org/petitions/so...
Bummer. These are people that made Bandcamp what it is. I hope Songtradr is just moving around its existing resources and not trying to staff-reduce with AI.
my 13 years at bandcamp are coming to an end - i’ve been laid off along with most of the remaining engineers. best job i’ve ever had, working with the best people you could ever work with. unceremonious end to quite a ride.
July 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Bummer. These are people that made Bandcamp what it is. I hope Songtradr is just moving around its existing resources and not trying to staff-reduce with AI.
They laid off half their staff in 2023, targeting anyone who was unionizing. It's kind of a shell of what it once was. www.theguardian.com/music/2023/o...
Bandcamp lays off half its staff after buyout by Songtradr
New job offers only made to 50% of staff of indie music champion, as $300m music licensing company Songtradr looks to cut costs
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
They laid off half their staff in 2023, targeting anyone who was unionizing. It's kind of a shell of what it once was. www.theguardian.com/music/2023/o...