Unable to listen to the tracks you bought on Bandcamp? Well, this seems to be a commonly reported problem by users. Most reports suggest that users are unable to enjoy some of the tracks they bought, while other tracks were playing fine. On the other hand, a few users mentioned that their entire Bandcamp library is broken. This can be very frustrating, especially when you are paying for music that you can’t listen to.
Bandcamp lets users listen to music originating from every corner of the world. By buying tracks on Bandcamp, you support your favorite artists directly. You can also register yourself as an artist and share your talent with the world. It’s a great application if you love producing music and want to get recognized for your creation. However, the app isn’t free of bugs. Many users have reported not being able to access their albums and having problems with loading the app sometimes. Don’t worry; we are here to help you figure out the reason why you are unable to play your purchased tracks on Bandcamp. Keep reading to know how to fix it.
How to fix Bandcamp not playing music?
If you are unable to play music on the Bandcamp app, here’s a user-suggested workaround for you. Head over to the settings (gear icon on the top right) and choose Clear audio cache. Restart the app and check whether the issue persists. If you are facing the same problem on the Bandcamp website, clear your browser’s cache. To do so, visit the History tab and look for options to ‘clear browsing data‘. Choose to clear everything – cache, cookies, and browsing history. Additionally, disable browser extensions like ad-blockers. Now, refresh the Bandcamp website and check if the issue persists.
If clearing cache doesn’t help, try the following official workarounds:
1) Restart your device. This is a simple fix but has helped fix a lot of Bandcamp issues.
2) Update the Bandcamp app. Pending updates can trigger bugs causing the music to not play.
3) Sign out of your account and sign back in. This could resolve an account authentication problem.
4) Don’t block cookies for the website.
5) Try using a different browser. If you’re facing a problem with the app, try using the website.
6) Try using the link from the email receipt that Bandcamp sent you for purchasing the track.
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If none of the above helps, it could just be your internet connection. Bandcamp needs stable internet to stream music for you. Check to see if your router is functioning properly. Reboot your router and modem to stabilize your network. Or, try using mobile data. Enable airplane mode on your device and disable it to refresh your mobile network data. You can also try using a DNS changer app to enable a faster internet connection.
