Bandcamp is taking a stand against generative AI; will it work?

Bandcamp is the first major platform to impose a strict prohibition of generative AI. The principles are clear, but how will it work in practice? And is this more symbolic than practically meaningful? Here’s a first look.

Faircamp lets you put sound, podcasts, and music on your own site

Give Faircamp a folder of audio. A few minutes later, get a complete static website with your music, podcasts, whatever. That includes playlists, RSS, and a Web player, downloads, third-party links, purchases, and unlocks. No coding. And it’s free.

Peter Kirn - August 21, 2025

At last, the meeting of a snooker champion, Eurorack, and a cathedral

It’s snooker champion Steve Davis! It’s a red-hot Eurorack performance! It’s Gaz from SonicState! It’s a new modular label! And it’s even got the BBC’s attention!

Peter Kirn - October 7, 2024

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