Lorenzo’s Music Podcast Fedi Specials: #2 Simon Repp & Faircamp
Lorenzo’s Music Podcast Fedi Specials: No.2 Simon Repp & Faircamp
Tom from Lorenzo’s Music (@lorenzosmusic) meets Simon Repp (@freebliss), a talented software developer focused on creating tools for musicians. We delve into Simon’s projects, primarily Faircamp, a static site generator for musicians that allows them to host their music independently, much like Bandcamp but without the platform constraints.
Simon shares the origins of Faircamp, inspired by his own experiences as a musician and his desire for a platform that prioritizes simplicity and independence over commercial competition. We explore the technical aspects of Faircamp, including its foundation on Rust for efficient and bug-free coding, and its innovative use of FFmpeg for audio file conversion. Simon explains the concept of a “soft pay curtain,” a unique approach to voluntary payments for music downloads.
We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of self-hosted platforms, the role of static site generators, and Simon’s commitment to maintaining Faircamp as a low-maintenance, accessible tool for musicians. Additionally, Simon talks about his other project, Hyper 8, a similar tool for video producers, and his vision for the future of these projects.
Discover more about Faircamp — Lorenzo’s Music Website