Bandcamp/Songtradr Acquisition: The Story So Far//What’s Happening at Bandcamp

Today we’re talking all about the recent Bandcamp sale from Epic Games and purchase from Songtradr. In this comprehensive look at the story as it unfolded over the past three weeks, we'll discuss what it means for independent musicians who rely on the site, who or what exactly is Songtradr, the company that purchased them and then we’ll share our brutally honest thoughts on the subject.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 What's happening
0:32 The Acquisition
1:31 Songtradr Site Walkthrough
2:48 Who or What is Songtradr
7:13 Songtradr Declined to Comment on Editorial and Rev Share after Acquisition/First Statement from Bandcamp Union
8:29 October 11 Update: Songtradr CEO Statement, Additional Union Statements and more
11:17 Songtradr bought website, does not necessarily includes the employees
13:15 October 18 Update: 50% of Bandcamp Staff has been laid off
16:16 Why Bandcamp is so Important to Independent Musicians

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