ZETI Released New EP to Fund Humanitarian Aid
The four-track release utilizes a pay-what-you-want model to benefit international aid and local legal defense efforts.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Musician ZETI has released a four-track EP titled Zero on the digital platform Bandcamp. Proceeds from the project support the International Rescue Committee and mutual aid for pro-Palestinian protesters.
Why it matters
The project serves as a collaborative effort to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestinian territory and legal defense costs for protesters. By waiving its revenue share, Bandcamp ensures that all payments contribute directly to these causes.
The EP Zero contains 4 tracks and utilizes a pay-what-you-want pricing model. Bandcamp has waived its standard revenue share to ensure 100% of payments reach the intended organizations.
The players
ZETI
ZETI is the musician who recorded and released the four-track EP titled Zero.
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid organization that provides support to refugees and people affected by conflict.
Bandcamp
Bandcamp is an online record store and music community that provides artists with a platform to sell their music directly to fans.
Andrew Maguire
Andrew Maguire is a musical contributor who assisted in the recording of the EP Zero.
Barnard Avenue Choir
The Barnard Avenue Choir provided vocal and musical contributions for the EP Zero.
The details
Engineered and mixed at Tiny Telephone and Best House, the EP features contributions from Andrew Maguire and the Barnard Avenue Choir. The project was inspired by traditional Zen ink enso paintings and originated following meetings held in West Oakland.
Timeline
The EP Zero was released on Bandcamp on September 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
This project aligns with the trend of musicians utilizing direct-to-fan digital platforms to bypass traditional record label distribution models. By leveraging the Bandcamp Friday revenue-waiver model, the artist positions this release as a high-impact, philanthropic alternative to commercial music sales.
Fans can purchase the music at their preferred price point on Bandcamp knowing that their entire payment goes directly to humanitarian and legal aid. There is no fixed cost, allowing listeners to decide their own contribution level for the four-track collection.
The takeaway
This initiative demonstrates how independent artists can use digital tools to mobilize community support for specific political and humanitarian objectives. Listeners can participate in this fundraising model by adjusting their payment amount during the digital download process on Bandcamp.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts in the Oakland Philanthropy section.
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