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Let the Reader help with your Bandcamp shopping list

by Leor Galil April 29, 2020August 18, 2021

In the past few weeks, the Reader has recommended three dozen Bandcamp releases—and this Friday, the service will again pass its share of revenue along to artists.

Posted inMusic

COVID-19 can close venues, but it can’t stop Chicago’s music community

by Jamie Ludwig March 20, 2020August 18, 2021

Concerts are all canceled, but you can still support artists by buying their albums.

Posted inMusic

Friday is buy stuff from Bandcamp day

by Madeline Happold March 19, 2020August 18, 2021

On March 20, Bandcamp responds to the pandemic by giving up its cut so that all your money supports musicians. Here are six local acts to start with.

Posted inMusic

COVID-19 hits live music hard

by Philip Montoro March 17, 2020August 18, 2021

You can still support artists and staff by buying merch and donating to fundraisers.

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How to support the local music scene without leaving your nice, warm home

by Madeline Happold February 15, 2019August 18, 2021

Even when winter weather and winter malaise raise the bar for going out, you can still play an important role in sustaining DIY Chicago music.

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