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Several staff members of the sites editorial arm, Bandcamp Daily, were among those laid off,theysharedonX.
When Epic announced the sale, the gaming company said not all employees would receive offers from Songtradr.
Songtradr, a licensing company,previously confirmedon October 5 that the layoffs would occur.
Based on its current financials, Bandcamp requires some adjustments, the company said.
Songtradr has yet to recognize the union.
Over the past few years the operating costs of Bandcamp have significantly increased.
about half the company was laid off today.
this is a loss, no two ways about it
Original story published September 28 follows.
Its game over forEpics ownership of Bandcamp.
The indie music marketplace is being sold to Songtradr, a licensing platform, alongside broader layoffs at Epic.
At the time, Epic committed to prioritizing artists with Bandcamp while helping the platforms technological development.
