Bandcamp's back-to-back acquisitions—first by Epic Games in 2022, then by Songtradr in 2023—have its community feeling betrayed and concerned about the platform they once relied on. Bandcamp's trajectory illustrates a depressing reality of the contemporary internet: platforms position themselves as artist-friendly alternatives, only to seemingly abandon their core values and community.

It's time for a new model - one we collectively own and control.

A cooperative, or co-op, is a business owned and democratically controlled by its members. Subvert is owned by its membership base of artists, labels, supporters, and workers.

We're aiming to launch Subvert in 2025. Development is underway, and we're incorporating feedback from founding members to shape the platform's features. We'll provide regular updates through our newsletter and community forums.

No, there is no personal financial liability associated with being a co-op member of Subvert. Your liability is limited to your membership contribution.

We require minimal information: your name, a valid email address, and your mailing address. This is necessary for maintaining membership records and communications.

Not at all. Joining Subvert doesn't limit your ability to use other platforms.

No.