Bandcamp has joined forces with MusiCares to help the continued reduction efforts within the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Friday, February seventh, 100% of proceeds from the streaming platform will likely be directed to the non-profit wing of the Recording Academy. Learn in regards to the upcoming reduction challenge right here.
“This special occasion is an opportunity for artists and followers to return collectively, turning music into a robust power for rebuilding lives,” reads the Bandcamp announcement. “Whether or not you’re discovering new tracks, shopping for unique merch, or sharing private tales, each motion amplifies the collective affect.”
The fundraising challenge additionally features a limited-edition tee. Designed by Shepard Fairey, the shirt’s design was impressed by themes of resilience and energy that the artist has been witnessing by means of Los Angeles’ rebuilding. Store the shirt and different gadgets that will likely be supporting the fundraiser right here.
That is the newest high-profile effort to help MusiCares, following the fundraiser format of The Grammys, which reportedly introduced in over $24 million all through the weekend of this yr’s awards present.
Artists and public figures are additionally persevering with to seek out methods to ship love and monetary help to LA. Earlier this week, the compilation sequence Good Music introduced a large, 90-track LA wildfires profit album that includes contributions from R.E.M., Loss of life Cab for Cutie + The Postal Service, TV on the Radio, and extra. Huge Thief are additionally set to launch a five-track EP for which nearly all of proceeds will likely be directed to the Plus1LA Fires Fund. Moreover, Fender is working to assist substitute devices for musicians who misplaced their houses and property within the blazes.
Bandcamp can also be set to proceed the continued Bandcamp Friday fundraiser, wherein the location periodically waives its minimize of income on the primary Friday of choose months. 2025’s Eligible Fridays are March seventh, Could 2nd, August 1st, September fifth, October third, and December fifth.
Discover a full listing of donation alternatives right here, and decide up a particular “All for LA” version of our Shield Reside Music shirt proper right here within the Consequence Store.