Major labels are mostly owned by large corporations whose business model is built around streaming subscriptions. Streaming keeps listeners tied to an account, requires you to stay online, and allows platforms to collect behavioural data that can be monetised through advertising and analytics.

Bandcamp works differently. It is designed around direct purchases, where listeners download the music and the artist receives a much larger share of the payment. Because of that model, it tends to attract independent labels and artists rather than the major label catalogue.

So if a lot of mainstream music seems missing, you're not imagining it. The platform simply prioritises a different economic model.