Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs coronavirus and protests continue to disrupt the country and its economy, many have asked the best ways to support musicians who suddenly and abruptly lost their main form of income.
The usual answer is “buy an album or merch” — and today (Friday, June 5) offers a rare opportunity to maximize the amount of that money that will go to the artists.As has done twice already this year, online retailer Bandcamp is graciously waiving its fees, allowing 100% of all sales to go to musicians — and it has pledged to do the same on the first Friday in July as well — and on June 19, it’s donating 100% of its share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support their work (more info here).Multiple labels are making.
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