Bandcamp is an independent music distribution platform supported by NewPipe Extractor, focusing on artist-direct music sales and streaming.Documentation Index
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Media Capabilities
Audio Streams
Stream audio tracks from independent artists
Comments
Read fan comments and discussions
No Video
Bandcamp is audio-focused; video is not supported
No Live Streams
Live streaming is not available
Supported Features
Content Types
- Tracks: Individual songs with full metadata
- Albums: Full album releases with multiple tracks
- EPs: Extended play releases
- Singles: Single track releases
- Compilations: Curated track collections
Artists and Labels
- Artist profile pages
- Label pages with catalog listings
- Discography browsing
- Artist descriptions and information
- Channel tabs for content organization
Playlists and Albums
- Album track listings
- Artist discographies
- Label catalogs
- Track ordering and metadata
Search
- Search across tracks, albums, and artists
- Search suggestions for discovery
- Content filtering by type
Kiosks (Discovery)
Bandcamp offers curated discovery feeds:- Featured: Editorial picks and featured releases (default kiosk)
- Radio: Bandcamp Radio shows and episodes
Bandcamp’s featured content showcases hand-picked releases from the editorial team, providing quality music discovery.
Special Features
Bandcamp Radio
The service includes special support for Bandcamp Radio:- Radio show episodes and archives
- Curated music selections
- Special radio stream extraction via
BandcampRadioStreamExtractor
Radio URLs are detected automatically and use a specialized extractor for proper handling.
Comments System
Bandcamp’s fan-focused comment system:- Fan reviews and feedback
- Artist responses to fans
- Community discussions on releases
Track Metadata
- High-quality audio information
- Lyrics (when provided by artists)
- Credits and liner notes
- Release dates and catalog numbers
- Pricing and purchase information
Technical Details
Base URL:https://bandcamp.com
Service ID: 4
Link Handler Factories:
- Stream:
BandcampStreamLinkHandlerFactory - Channel:
BandcampChannelLinkHandlerFactory - Playlist:
BandcampPlaylistLinkHandlerFactory - Comments:
BandcampCommentsLinkHandlerFactory - Featured:
BandcampFeaturedLinkHandlerFactory
- Regular tracks:
BandcampStreamExtractor - Radio streams:
BandcampRadioStreamExtractor
Limitations
Bandcamp support has certain limitations:
- No video content support (audio-only platform)
- No live streaming capabilities
- Subscription extraction is not available
- Some premium or paid content may have restricted access
- Download availability depends on artist settings
Platform Features
Artist-First Platform
Bandcamp’s unique features reflected in the extractor:- Direct artist support through sales
- “Name your price” releases
- Free streaming with optional purchases
- Artist-controlled release dates
Discovery Tools
- Genre and tag-based browsing
- Featured content curation
- Radio show recommendations
- Related artist suggestions
Use Cases
- Independent music discovery
- Artist catalog browsing
- Album streaming and preview
- Bandcamp Radio listening
- Music collection management
- Artist and label research