Third, because most of Bandcamp’s community features are driven by sales, you need to jump-start things by telling the world you’re here. Your radical act of kindness not only secures your spot in Valhalla, it also leads to reciprocal recommendations that boost your sales. We show those in a footer on your album pages and in discover, and notify the artists you recommend. Second, recommend your favorite albums by fellow Bandcamp artists.

Similarly, when adding a track or album to Bandcamp, it’s important that you fill out the tag field with any additional tags that are specific to that release. To correct this, visit your profile page, where you can update your genre, and also add more tags for other genres or subgenres that apply to you.

If you’re metal, punk, or some other similarly badass genre, we understand the temptation to categorize yourself as kids or devotional, but doing so only means fewer people will discover and buy your music. Bandcamp’s Community Features // Discover Punk is Not Kidsįirst, it’s important to tag yourself and your music properly, so that fans can use Bandcamp’s search and browsing tools to find you.

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