Hey #Musicians, between Christmas and New Years, I've been pretty quiet about #Bandwagon.
But I have a bunch of huge news that I'm super excited to finally share with you.
Here's the full news release. I'll put highlights in a reply
* Streaming Stations: launching an ethical, opt-in API with TheIndieBeat.fm streaming radio
* Salute to Radio Free Fedi: the original Fediverse stream is going dark
* Free/Premium: my commitment to make Bandwagon.fm free forever.
* Search/Discovery: progress on a unique music-only search engine for the Fediverse
* Licensing: assign CC/Copyright licenses to your work
* Open Source update: more Bandwagon coming servers in 2025.
I put the big news first, but I'll say it again so it doesn't get buried:
When you publish #Music on Bandwagon.fm (or other #Bandwagon servers that launch later this year) you can just check a box to add it to the streaming rotation on https://TheIndieBeat.fm
Open APIs FTW
As I write this, I'm listening to a digital mix-tape of music -- some I recognize, and some I don't -- all from fellow Wagoneers.
Awesome
@benpate I'm glad different people are working on this. These corporations can't be trusted to not eventually fuck up Bandcamp.
Thanks for the encouragement. You could make a case that the music industry has *already* fucked itself up.
I think the suits never fully recovered from Napster, and now they're squeezing every drop from the stone that they can.
I don't think you're on bandwagon.fm already, are you? Please give it a spin and let me know what you think?
@benpate I'm sorry, but I've not been in the best frame of mind to deal with any of that at the moment. I barely keep up with my Bandcamp page. If I get around to it, I'll let you know.
Sorry to hear you’re overwhelmed. I understand. The world is a lot, right now.
And, no worries.. Bandwagon will be here for you whenever you’re ready and able.