Can you put copyrighted music on Bandcamp?
Nope. Full details are in our Terms of Use, but the short of it is that the only rights we take are the obvious ones we need to run the service. For example, the non-exclusive right to host the music you upload, sell it on your behalf, display whatever lyrics and artwork you publish to the site, and so on.
Do artists make money from Bandcamp?
Still privately owned, Bandcamp has managed to turn a profit while giving 80-90% of their revenue to artists every year since 2012. Bandcamp appears to be the rare music industry player informed first and foremost by the musicians.
Does Bandcamp pay streaming royalties?
According to Bandcamp’s Terms of Use, all music on its platform is royalty-free, which means no royalties are generated by its streamable albums and songs. They’re more of a promotional tool — a gateway to sales growth through downloads, merch, and physical music.
Are covers allowed on Bandcamp?
Are covers OK? You must own or control all rights to everything you upload. That means covers are out, unless you have a written license or authorization from the artist to upload the cover to Bandcamp and grant us the rights in the terms below.
Can you cover any song without permission?
A common misconception in the music industry is that you need to get permission from a copyright owner in order to cover a song. In reality, you can go straight to securing a compulsory mechanical license — required by law as part of the 1909 Copyright Act — and compensating the rights holder for their work.
Can you put covers on Bandcamp for free?
That means covers are out, unless you have a written license or authorization from the artist to upload the cover to Bandcamp and grant us the rights in the terms below. Do not upload cover songs unless you have obtained all permissions and authorizations in writing!
Can you post covers on Bandcamp?
What can I upload? Are covers OK? You must own or control all rights to everything you upload. That means covers are out, unless you have a written license or authorization from the artist to upload the cover to Bandcamp and grant us the rights in the terms below.
Should artists use Bandcamp?
Independent musicians of all stripes should use Bandcamp. Bandcamp is a well-rounded tool for independent musicians to sell and advertise their music. Artists retain full control over decisions that concert music sales, and Bandcamp only collects a 10-15% revenue share for all sales made through the service.