Tom Ray

Faircamp Q&A: Key Takeaways from My Chat with Faircamp's Creator On my show, The Lorenzo's Music Podcast , I spoke with Simon Repp , the creator of Faircamp,  a free and open-source self-hosted alternative to Bandcamp for musicians. We discussed why he created the platform and how it helps independent musicians take control of their work. Here are some questions and answers about the self-hosted music website Faircamp from our conversation.

Subscribe to the show on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Podcasts | RSS In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast , I sit down with Setto , a multifaceted musician and entrepreneur who runs the innovative platform Basspistol . Setto shares his journey from graphic designer to musician, revealing how his passion for electronic music led him to create a community-driven space for artists. We explore the origins of Basspistol and its evolution into a net label and hosting platform. Setto discusses the challenges and rewards of promoting independent music through self-hosted and federated platforms like PeerTube, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration. Setto also dives into the concept of digital literacy and the political implications of choosing free and open-source software over mainstream platforms. He provides insights into the unique features of Basspistol, including their event calendar powered by Gancio and the organic growth of their community. To d...

Own Your Music, Own Your Platform: Launch Your Faircamp Site in 20 Minutes! As an indie musician, I've always wondered: can I host my own music site, something like Bandcamp, but entirely on our own terms? The answer, I found out, is yes, and it's far easier than you might think!

Subscribe to the show on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Podcasts | RSS In this episode of The Lorenzo's Music Podcast , I meet Andre Michelle , an innovative creator in the music technology space, to discuss his latest project, OpenDaw . Andre talks about how he started as a DJ in the '90s and went on to develop audio applications. We delve into the evolution of his previous project, AudioTool , and how it laid the groundwork for OpenDaw. Andre explains the philosophy behind OpenDaw, emphasizing his desire to facilitate collaborative music creation without the constraints of traditional DAWs. We explore the unique features of OpenDaw, including collaboration, modular device creation, and the ability to use personal sample libraries from various cloud services. Andre also shares insights on the challenges of transitioning the projects from Flash to HTML5 and JavaScript, and the importance of community involvement in shaping the future of OpenDaw, with a focus on accessib...