For over a week now the Ukrainian people suffer from a brutal war Russia is waging on their country.
And it's Bandcamp Friday today (started at midnight Pacific time), the day on Bandcamp where they waive their revenue and the full amount goes to the artists.
So I thought this would be an opportunity to support the Ukrainian people via Bandcamp purchases.
Here are some specific albums / compilations that donate their earnings directly to humanitarian organizations supporting the people in Ukraine (please see the comments on the respective albums for details):
- Slava Ukraini! by Various Artists (Fundraiser for Ukraine)
- Polish songs for Ukraine
- Support Ukraine - Fundraiser VA
- A Dove Has Spread Her Wings: Relief for Ukraine by Northern Electronics
- In my dreams I see a peaceful East by Various Artists
- A by Skee Mask
- Die Klagen von Grau (in support of Ukraine) by Schattenfall
And some suggestions of great bands to support:
This is just a small list of bands I personally enjoy and appreciate, and whose members have spoken out in support of their country in these desperate times. But maybe you have some more suggestions to add? Please write below.
Of course you can also donate directly to organizations supporting the people in Ukraine or the ones fleeing from the war. Want to support Ukraine? Here's a list of charities by subject
My thoughts are with the people in Ukraine, I hope they will get their freedom and peace soon.
Polish songs for Ukraine -- https://gist.github.com/c80609a/21bdfbae87a9f83eec7a1ca58bb13a4e