How to Get Your Music
on Bandcamp
Sell music and merch directly to fans and keep up to 85% of every sale
Bandcamp is fundamentally different from every streaming DSP — it's a direct-to-fan sales platform where listeners buy digital downloads (often pay-what-you-want), physical formats like vinyl and cassette, and merch, all in one place. Its periodic Bandcamp Fridays (when the platform waives its own fee) and strong indie/DIY culture make it one of the best tools for converting your most dedicated fans into direct revenue.
Delivery Time
2-5 Days
Payout Model
80-85% Net purchase split
Reach
Global indie community
Bandcamp Features
Tips to Succeed on Bandcamp
Set a 'pay what you want' minimum with a suggested higher price — many superfans will pay more than the minimum, and this structure captures that willingness to pay that a fixed price would leave on the table.
Plan release timing or promotional pushes around Bandcamp Fridays, when Bandcamp waives its own revenue share, maximizing your take-home from that day's sales.
Pair your digital release with physical merch bundles (vinyl, cassette, shirts) — Bandcamp buyers over-index on wanting something tangible compared to typical streaming listeners.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Bandcamp different from Spotify or Apple Music?
Bandcamp is a direct sales platform, not a streaming service — fans buy digital downloads, physical formats, or merch directly from your page, and you keep a much higher percentage per sale (typically 80-85%) than a single stream would ever pay.
What are Bandcamp Fridays?
Bandcamp Fridays are periodic days when Bandcamp waives its own revenue share entirely, meaning a larger percentage of every sale goes directly to the artist. Timing releases or promotions around these days can meaningfully boost your take-home revenue.
Can I sell merch alongside my music on Bandcamp?
Yes, Bandcamp natively supports selling physical merch and formats (vinyl, cassette, CDs, apparel) alongside your digital release, all through the same artist page.
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