Bandcamp

Bandcamp is not a traditional subscription streaming service but a hybrid digital music store and streaming platform that has become the ethical heart of the independent music economy. Artists upload their music directly, set their own prices (including 'name your price' options), and receive an average of 82% of every sale. Fans can stream full albums a limited number of times for free before purchasing to download in multiple high-quality formats (MP3, FLAC, etc.). Bandcamp is renowned for its focus on physical media too, facilitating sales of vinyl, cassettes, and merch. Its discovery is based on fan purchases and community, not algorithms. While it lacks the infinite, all-access catalog of a Spotify, it provides a sustainable model that directly and significantly supports artists. It's essential for collectors, vinyl buyers, and anyone who wants their listening habits to directly fund creators.