Unlike on popular music streaming sites like Spotify, Google Play Music, and Apple Music, Bandcamp isn't particularly well-suited to introducing people to new music on the platform, so 'longplay.in' is a site that aggregates some of the best indie artists that Bandcamp has to offer. The simple site presents users with a curated selection of songs from a variety of different genres, helping music fans to dig out the next big thing.
As it stands, longplay.in is divided into five categories: electronic, ambient, synth, chill, and jazz. To be sure, longplay.in is the work of a single curator and so it reflects that person's individual tastes, but it nonetheless gives users the opportunity to break out of their music-listening bubbles and find something that they probably wouldn't have stumbled upon on their own.
Curated Indie Music Sites
'longplay.in' Offers Selected Indie Music from Bandcamp
Trend Themes
1. Indie Music Curation - Opportunity for music streaming sites to incorporate curated selections of independent artists to introduce users to new music.
2. Niche Aggregation Sites - Opportunity for more sites to cater to specific niches within larger platforms to offer curated experiences for users.
3. Personalized Curation - Opportunity for personalized curation services to offer users individualized selections based on their unique tastes and preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - Opportunity for music streaming companies to incorporate independent music curation experiences for users to compete in an increasingly crowded market.
2. Content Aggregation - Opportunity for companies in the content aggregation space to offer curated experiences for users that cater to specific niche interests.
3. Personalization - Opportunity for companies in the personalization space to offer customized curation services based on individual user preferences to differentiate from competitors.