Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔

When I was 7, my teacher told us to write an article about “world cultures” for school over the weekend. I remembered it late on Sunday so in a panic I made up something called the "Icelandic Fish Festival", figuring said teacher wouldn’t know either way.

It's Bandcamp Friday! Loads of bits for you to check on our page, inc the forthcoming LP from Bastien Keb, 'Ghouls', & Werkha's album 'Unsung Irregular' which is out a week today. Plus recent releases from Victoria Port, Above The Clouds, Georgie Sweet & loads more firstwordrecords.bandcamp.com.

This month: The iconic Rinse FM joins us for a Bandcamp Radio Residency. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...

On the latest episode of Bandcamp Selects, Mansur Brown stops by to talk about his new album "Rihla." Plus, new releases from Yazmin Lacey, Adrian Sherwood, and more.

A new way to discover music on Bandcamp: Introducing Bandcamp Clubs. daily.bandcamp.com/features/int...

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Now you can see every episode of Bandcamp Radio, all in one place. Check out our brand new Bandcamp Radio homepage.

This week on Bandcamp Selects, hosted by @djgilla.bsky.social, Hector Plimmer stops by to discuss his new album "Infinity Mirrors," and we spotlight great releases from the legendary King Jazz label.

For the second instalment of our residency from Refuge Worldwide, No Plastic is in the hot seat with a stellar selection of soulful grooves.

We’re thrilled to announce that beginning tomorrow, June 3rd, and running through August 12, Refuge Worldwide will have a guest residency on Bandcamp Radio. The residency kicks off tomorrow with a show helmed by moe., and continues on June 17th with No Plastic. Find out more info here:

Enough of this racist fiction. Enough. Not a single non-white person in England is in a job in the NHS *because* they are non-white. Not a single one. And as for the idea that England's criminal justice system goes easy on non-white people because they are non-white. Well. Just think about that.

With the new Bandcamp Playlists Beta, you can craft shareable playlists from the music in your collection—like this uplifting roundup of neo soul, lovers rock, and more from Bandcamp Selects host @djgilla.bsky.social.

Let's make sure we never forget this moment.

This week on Bandcamp Selects, dreamcastmoe chats with @djgilla.bsky.social about his new release "The Lost Tape Vol 3". Plus, great new tunes from Stereolab, The Flying Hats, Asta Hiroki, and more.

This week on Bandcamp Selects, Alex Rita and Errol of Touching Bass step into the hot seat as guest hosts, showcasing the sounds of their musical world and chatting with Barney Keen about his new album "Harbinger."

Keir Starmer denies pushing anti-migrant policies in order to chase Reform, saying that "I'm doing this because it is right, because it is fair and because it is what I believe". A reminder of what he said he believed when he was running for Labour leader.

Today, we're thrilled to announce Bandcamp Notes, a free music discovery newsletter created and written by the Bandcamp Daily editorial team, published on Substack! Our first issue goes out this Wednesday, May 7. Find out more:

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It is still Bandcamp Friday.

It's Bandcamp Friday today! As well as a ton of great releases, we've got some new merch available, including new First Word tees and sweats. Plus, there's a limited bundle for Georgie Sweet's forthcoming album up complete with a tee + 4-pack set of postcards. www.firstwordrecords.bandcamp.com

Today is Bandcamp Friday.

Labour is handing this country on a silver platter to Reform. People do not vote Labour because they hate immigrants and want Reform-lite. They vote Labour because they want it to make a positive difference to their lives.

This Friday is Bandcamp Friday.

He’s a real threat from deep

On the latest Bandcamp Selects, featured artist Footshooter stops by to discuss his new album "The Oasis". Plus, new tunes from Steve Spacek, Chiminyo, and others.

Kurt Vonnegut man

The new @bandcamp.com Selects show features Footshooter as the cover artist, talking about his new album ‘The Oasis’. Big up host @djgilla.bsky.social for supporting 🙏 Listen at 🔉 bandcamp.com?show=827 Copies of 'The Oasis' are packed and ready to post, check Bandcamp for a copy - out on Friday!

A sound suggestion from poet @holliemcnish.bsky.social

On the pitch, you need that hunger…

On the latest Bandcamp Selects radio show, @djgilla.bsky.social is joined by Annie & The Caldwells to talk about their debut album "Can't Lose My Soul".

In the latest Bandcamp Selects radio show, @djgilla.bsky.social is joined by Alabaster DePlume to talk about division, unity, and his new album "A Blade Because a Blade is Whole".

Great news for Bandcamp Pro or label account users! You can now link your Bandcamp subdomain to your Bluesky handle. This integration helps strengthen your online presence and makes it easier for fans to find you and your music. Here’s how to do it:

We're delighted to announce that Allysha Joy has been nominated for 'Soul Act of the Year' by Jazz FM! She's in the same category as Michael Kiwanuka & Jalen Ngonda, so it's a STRONG look! Be sure to tap into Allysha's incredible album 'The Making of Silk' if you haven't already ✨

This Friday is Bandcamp Friday.

Some figures on the potential death toll from Musk's pointless destruction of USAID, from a memo written by a fired official. He will be remembered as one of the great monsters of history. 1/x

In the latest Bandcamp Weekly, Ibex Band and Florence Adooni call in to talk about their upcoming albums.

Tonight, First Word bossman @djgilla.bsky.social is on DJ support at The Jazz Cafe for the KING of UK Soul, OMAR!! thejazzcafe.com/whats-on/

🚨BREAKING CROSSPOST AFTER DDOS ATTACK Donald Trump Was Recruited by the KGB Under Codename ‘Krasnov’ Claims Former Soviet Spy Chief A former senior KGB chief claims Trump was recruited by them in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman www.bylinesupplement.com/p/breaking-c...

They can’t park the bus

@robertluis.bsky.social Unfold radio show 📻 🔊 Listen on @mixcloud.bsky.social, or on SoundCloud Music/conversation with @djgilla.bsky.social @firstword.bsky.social/@bandcamp.com Plus Hip Hop from Sonnyjim, Doechii, KRS One. Broken Beat from IG Culture’s LCSM, Sticky Dub, Kuna Maze. A 4hero classic.

On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4

I once met Ronnie Corbett and couldn't get over how small he was in real life. When I told him this, he told me to fuck off. I was gutted at the time but with hindsight it was a reasonable response from the little fella.

I am on my feet applauding 👏🏽

You’re not going to get your creative project off the ground if you’re afraid of being seen as cringe by friends and strangers. Cringe is unavoidable, just do the thing you want to do

On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4

@robertluis.bsky.social MAPS, ADVICE & STORIES In this series Robert speaks to Aly Gillani @djgilla.bsky.social (@firstword.bsky.social), Ross Allen & Mr Scruff about their journeys as DJs, A&R experiences, being an independent label owner +++ Some quality insights! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Amidst everything, the king:

On Friday, February 7, Bandcamp will be donating our share of sales to MusiCares to aid those impacted by the California wildfires. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...