Bandcamp is set to celebrate its 40th Bandcamp Friday on May 3rd with a week of listening parties, plus a live conversation with horror film legend and composer John Carpenter and collaborator Daniel Davies, conducted by Bandcamp columnist and Metal Show host Brad Sanders.
Bandcamp Fridays began in March of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the shuttering of venues led to a loss of vital tour revenue for artists. Bandcamp Fridays—on which Bandcamp waives its revenue share and passes the funds directly to artists & labels—has resulted in millions of fans paying over $123 million to labels and musicians they love.
The artists participating in the celebration reflect Bandcamp’s commitment to showcasing a wide variety of music all over the world. In addition to the live interview with Carpenter and Davies, the week will feature a series of listening parties, giving fans an early listen to upcoming new releases and a chance to chat with the artists who made them. A full schedule of events, with links to RSVP, is below.
Monday, April 29th, 11amPST/2pm EST: Blockhead, Luminous Rubble Listening Party
Tuesday, April 30th, 12pm PST/3pm EST: Jasmine Myra, Rising Listening Party
Weds, May 1st, 11amPST/2pm EST: Emily Barker, Fragile as Humans Listening Party
Thursday, May 2nd, 11amPST2pm EST: Bandcamp Metal Show Host Brad Sanders in conversation with John Carpenter & Daniel Davies.
Thursday May 2nd, 12pm PST/3pm EST: Jessica Pratt, Here in the Pitch Listening Party
Friday, May 3rd, 11amPST/2pm EST: Mdou Moctar, Funeral for Justice Listening Party
