Tomorrow isn’t just any old Friday, it’s Bandcamp Friday! Those of you already familiar with the platform will know what I’m talking about, but for everyone else, here’s a quick explainer.
Bandcamp is a music website/community/online record store that allows bands and artists (mostly independent) to sell music and merch. It’s a bit like Myspace, only instead of dying out with the dinosaurs it evolved into some bird-like creature…I may have taken this metaphor a bit too far.
Anyway, since the beginning of the pandemic back in March 2020, Bandcamp has been waiving all fees and commission on the first Friday of each month. And this is known as Bandcamp Friday.
Live music is the backbone of many independent musicians, and this has been hit hard over the past however long this has been going on for. Most of the bands I’ve recently featured here are on Bandcamp. I’ve even added handy buttons and links to their page. So, if you feel like supporting some great music, tomorrow is the day to do it (or the first Friday of March, April or May until gigs and live music is back to “normal”).
The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery
Artist: The Murder Capital Album: Gigi’s Recovery Release Date: 20/01/2023 Location: Dublin Label: Human Season
Junior Brother – The Great Irish Famine
Artist: Junior Brother Album: The Great Irish Famine Release Date: 02/09/2022 Location: Kerry Label: Strange Brew
Bleeding Heart Pigeons – Is
Artist: Bleeding Heart Pigeons Album: Stir Release Date: 12/02/2016 Location: Limerick Label: Virgin Records
Windings – It’s Never Night
Artist: Windings Album Name: It’s Never Night Label: Out On A Limb Release Date: 08/10/2010 Location: Limerick
The Murder Capital – When I Have Fears
Artist: The Murder Capital Album: When I Have Fears Release Date: 16/08/2019 Location: Dublin Label: Human Season
Just Mustard – Heart Under
Artist: Just Mustard Album: Heart Under Location: Louth Release Date: 27/05/2022 Label: Partisan Records
Melts – Maelstrom
Artist: Melts Album: Maelstrom Location: Dublin Release Date: 17/06/2022 Label: Mother Sky
Ye Vagabonds – Nine Waves
Artist: Ye Vagabonds Album: Nine Waves Location: Carlow, Dublin Release Date: 13/05/2022 Label: River Lea
Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia
Artist: Fontaines D.C. Album: Skinty Fia Location: Dublin Release Date: 22/04/2022 Label: Partisan Records
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