Bandcamp Reportedly Blocked by China’s “Great Firewall”

Bandcamp is reportedly blocked in China, potentially limiting independent labels and artists across the country. Multiple sources have revealed the music platform is no longer accessible to users in China, as of February 16th. This is presumedly because the government is unable to restrict its content. The country’s “Great Firewall” is notorious for blocking websites and …

Bandcamp Has Been Blocked in China

A new story from Resident Advisor has revealed that the popular music platform Bandcamp is now blocked in China. RA reports that numerous Chinese artists and labels sent proof of the block and confirmed the story. They would go on to share a number of social media posts—including one from a popular Chinese censorship tracking account—that confirmed the ban occurred …