Bandcamp has launched a new Listening Parties function.
The feature, the company says, will enable artists to bring fans together to listen to their albums in real-time, as well as engage in live discussions together. It’s also hoped that the function will help generate further sales for artists. Read more about it in Bandcamp’s blog post.
"Listening Parties are the ideal companion to a new release, so we made it easy to schedule an event directly from the album editor," Bandcamp said in a press release. "Just set a date and description of the event, and we’ll take care of the rest. We notify all of your followers, and at showtime the album plays from start to finish automatically. All the tracks, artwork, and merch that you’ve already uploaded to the album are featured, and fans can wishlist or buy the album in all available formats without leaving the party."
