Posted 10/17/2023, 12:23:51 PM
Bandcamp layoffs spark backlash after profitable site sold again
- At least 50% of Bandcamp staff laid off after acquisition by Songtradr from Epic Games, according to Bandcamp United union
- Layoffs come despite Bandcamp being a profitable business, provoking backlash from indie game devs and musicians
- Developers criticize Epic for gutting Bandcamp, then selling to "vultures" at Songtradr
- Bandcamp was one of the few places for indie artists and musicians to earn money directly from fans
- Songtradr defends layoffs as cutting costs to ensure a "sustainable" business, promises new licensing options