The C-Word
Music and games go together.
That’s a pretty clear plan, even if it is couched in business-speak.
And there’s the practical benefit.
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By owning a music platform, Epic could integrate it into its game-building empire.
“Licensing music is a costly business, and a road paved with legal hurdles.
Epic buying Bandcamp reduces the friction to get high-quality music from established artists.”
Bandcamp
For its part, Bandcamp says nothing will change in terms of how it works right now.
Ethical Streaming?
Bandcamp is notable because it really cares about the artists and the listeners.
Instead of hiding listeners from the creators, like Apples App Store and Music service, Bandcamp encourages communication.
Bandcamp may also have the best music blog around with the Bandcamp Daily.
Bandcamp
Might Epics resources allow Bandcamp to do the obvious and create an ethical streaming service?
The biggest worry for everyone outside Epic is that Bandcamps shine will fade over time.
Perhaps its deep pockets will be what allows amazing companies like Bandcamp to thrive.
