This Friday, February 3, Bandcamp, will donate all of its proceeds from the day to the American Civil Liberties Union, founder/CEO Ethan Diamond announced. The move comes in response to Donald Trump’s executive order banning citizens and refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. In a statement, Diamond wrote, “We at Bandcamp oppose the ban wholeheartedly, and extend our support to those whose lives have been upended.” He also said the executive order “is not simply immoral, it violates the very spirit and foundation of America.”
Along with the statement, Bandcamp shared a selection of songs by artists from the banned countries, as well as Mexico. Read Diamond’s full statement here, and hear some of Bandcamp’s recommended tracks below.
Since the election, artists and labels have protested Trump and his policies. Many (such as Pinegrove, Run for Cover, and Tiny Engines) have used Bandcamp’s “pay-what-you-want” model to raise funds for donation. Countless artists (like Rihanna, Win Butler, Ed Droste, and Sadie Dupuis) have also publicly decried Trump’s immigration ban. Sia and Grimes even initiated charity campaigns supporting organizations fighting against Trump’s actions.
Read “How to Get Involved in Politics Right Now: Take These Musicians’ Leads” on the Pitch, and find more ways to protest Trump by buying music here.
via Matthew Strauss
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