samuel beckett was born on this day 120 years ago. astonishing to think that if he had survived, and could run 100m in 9.57 seconds, he would be not only the oldest but also the fastest man in the world - together with his nobel prize for literature, an astonishing trifecta
I feel like this is maybe not the combination of traits we want in the guy running the biggest AI company in the world
Oh that looks right up my street. Will
Check it out.
Nice one mate! Thank you 🙏🏽
If you feel strongly about this, tell them *now* before it is too late.
No to De Zerbi
🚨 It looks like the UK government is gearing up to upend copyright law in favour of AI companies, legalising the theft of their work.
This is despite creatives' huge protests, and despite previous proposals being roundly rejected by the public.
Please spread the word.
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On the latest episode of Bandcamp Selects, Andrew Wasylyk stops by to talk about his new record "Incomparable Parables." Plus new music from Puma Blue, Sophie Lloyd, and more.
Exciting news! Bluesky's v1.117 update has rolled out more support for Bandcamp embeds—now you can play songs right inside posts! Happy listening 🎶
🚨 NEW MIX 🚨
The latest installment in our 'Music From The Soul' mix series comes from Allysha Joy.
Listen to the hour mix here...
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This week on Bandcamp Selects, Sotomayor stop by talk about their new album "Wabi Sabi." Plus new music from Kirk Bailey, Converge, and more.
Man this makes me so, so sad.
I will now bookmark t-Smalle!
Get Palantir out of the NHS
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-pal...
Cafe De Pels is possibly my favourite cafe/bar in the whole world. Brilliant at any time of day or night.
The first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 is this Friday, February 6th. From midnight to midnight PDT, we'll be waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels. Mark your calendars and get those wishlists ready. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...
Have you seen how Hi-Tek flipped this for ‘The Blast’ on Reflection Eternal? 🤯
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Watch a 10-min film about our 20th birthday event that took place this Summer with the First Word All-Stars at Church of Sound in London.
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Download our FREE Two Syllables compilation featuring tracks performed on the night.
firstwordrecords.bandcamp.com/album/two-sy...
Earlier this year we celebrated two decades of our label with a special event at Church of Sound.
To sign off this year we have a short film about this show & a FREE compilation based on the artists & tracks performed. A special edition of our Two Syllables series.
Dropping tomorrow.
Stay locked 👀
In this special year-end episode of Bandcamp Selects, host Aly Gillani shares his favorite tracks and artists of 2025.
From the most supported albums to the most unexpected formats, here's a look back at the year in Bandcamp. bandcamp.com/2025/
We're happy to announce that Bandcamp Fridays will be returning in 2026. Check out the full list of dates below.
A “You’ve Got Mail” remake set on Bandcamp Friday where Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks are rival noise artists who accidentally buy each others’s tape because they both released under a new alias.
In this week's Bandcamp Selects, Ife Ogunjobi stops by to talk about his debut EP "Tell Them I'm Here."
New & Notable: The sophomore solo EP from Victoria Port merges classic soul with contemporary sounds for a modern vibe all her own.
We're happy to announce that Bandcamp Fridays will be returning in 2026. Check out the full list of dates below and get your wishlists ready for the final #bandcampfriday of 2025 this Friday, December 5th.
