Bandcamp reveals its highly anticipated Best of 2024, unveiling fan favorites across all genres from Monday, December 2, through Wednesday, December 18, 2024

December 05, 2024 at 09:02 AM EST

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Bandcamp, the world’s largest record store and go-to platform for music enthusiasts and independent artists alike unveils its 2024 End-of-Year Celebration, featuring three cornerstone events: Bandcamp Daily's Best of 2024, spotlighting the freshest voices and most compelling music of the year, the 2024 Bandcamp Holiday Guide, a detailed chart of the year's top-selling items and a curated collection of music and merchandise celebrating fan support for artists, and the iconic Bandcamp Friday, where Bandcamp waives its revenue share so every purchase goes directly to the artists and labels. It’s a movement, a celebration, and a moment to reflect on the creative energy that’s shaping the future of independent music.

Bryan Biniak, President of Songtradr, Bandcamp’s parent company, stated “We’re deeply committed to working with artists and labels to create unique spaces where they can thrive and fans can discover music they’re passionate about. The Best of 2024 is more than a list; it’s a testament to the vibrant, growing community that powers this platform. We’re excited about the growth Bandcamp has experienced this year and even more excited to continue innovating our tools and product features to make music discovery and artist support better than ever. At the heart of it all is the organic magic of the Bandcamp community and its unique ability to foster real, meaningful connections between fans and artists”.

“The Best of 2024 is a celebration of everything that makes Bandcamp special—our love for music, our commitment to spotlighting incredible artistry, and our dedication to supporting independent creators,” said J. Edward Keyes, Editorial Director, Bandcamp. “Curating these lists is always a labor of love because it means so much to us to reflect the diversity and brilliance of the music our community has championed all year. It’s something we’re deeply proud to share, and we hope it inspires fans to connect even more deeply with the artists they love.”

Bandcamp’s Best of 2024: A Showcase of the Year’s Standout Artists

The highly anticipated Best of 2024 list is here, featuring rising stars like Baby Rose and fan-favorites like Mercury Prize-winning Ezra Collective, with Bandcamp Daily editors unveiling their top picks across all genres starting Monday, December 2. The list continues to evolve throughout the week, building toward the unveiling of the Essential Albums of 2024 on December 6. This curated showcase honors the year’s most influential and beloved releases, followed by columnists weighing in with their genre-specific picks, including electronic, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Bandcamp is keeping the excitement alive throughout December with even more standout lists, including Best Electronic, Best Country, Best Latin Music, Best Hip-Hop, and more.

Holiday Gift Guide, Exclusive Stats, New Merch

For the first time, Bandcamp surfaces a detailed chart of the year's top-selling items. Fans can filter the chart to explore best-selling releases by formats such as vinyl, CD, cassette, t-shirt, and tracks. Additionally, it showcases the most popular artist and label subscriptions as well as the top-selling complete discographies, providing an in-depth look at fan-driven trends from 2024.

The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide also features a curated selection of music, merchandise, and gifts across all genres, plus new Bandcamp merch featuring captivating designs by renowned illustrators Aaron Lowell Denton and Bailey Elder. This campaign reflects Bandcamp's dedication to supporting artists and fostering deeper connections with their fans.

Bandcamp Friday: Supporting Artists Since 2020

Mark your calendars for Bandcamp Friday on December 6, a signature event where the platform waives its revenue share, ensuring every purchase goes directly to artists. Since its inception, Bandcamp Friday has generated $1.3 million for artists, reflecting the community’s unwavering commitment to empowering musicians globally.

Explore Bandcamp’s Best of 2024 list at www.daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2024 and check back daily to discover the full list.

Bandcamp is the premiere online record store and music community where passionate fans discover, connect with and directly support the artists they love. With the majority of revenue going directly to artists, Bandcamp fosters a communal experience with music discovery, where artists and fans support each other in a vibrant ecosystem. Bandcamp artists and labels release and sell a broad range of music products, including digital and physical records, vinyl, apparel and merchandise.

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