Make Bandcamp mode opt-in toggle on Discover page

backend/app/api/endpoints/recommendations.py

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ async def generate(
         raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Provide a playlist_id or query")
 
     recs, remaining = await generate_recommendations(
-        db, user, playlist_id=data.playlist_id, query=data.query
+        db, user, playlist_id=data.playlist_id, query=data.query, bandcamp_mode=data.bandcamp_mode
     )
 
     if not recs and remaining == 0:

backend/app/schemas/recommendation.py

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ from pydantic import BaseModel
 class RecommendationRequest(BaseModel):
     playlist_id: int | None = None
     query: str | None = None  # Manual search/request
+    bandcamp_mode: bool = False  # Prioritize Bandcamp/indie artists
 
 
 class RecommendationItem(BaseModel):

backend/app/services/recommender.py

@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ async def generate_recommendations(
     user: User,
     playlist_id: int | None = None,
     query: str | None = None,
+    bandcamp_mode: bool = False,
 ) -> tuple[list[Recommendation], int | None]:
     """Generate AI music recommendations using Claude."""
 
@@ -113,6 +114,11 @@ async def generate_recommendations(
     # Build prompt
     user_request = query or "Find me music I'll love based on my taste profile. Prioritize lesser-known artists and hidden gems."
 
+    if bandcamp_mode:
+        focus_instruction = "IMPORTANT: Strongly prioritize independent and underground artists who release music on Bandcamp. Think DIY, indie labels, self-released artists, and the kind of music you'd find crate-digging on Bandcamp. Focus on artists who self-publish or release on small indie labels."
+    else:
+        focus_instruction = "Focus on discovery - prioritize lesser-known artists, deep cuts, and hidden gems over obvious popular choices."
+
     prompt = f"""You are Vynl, an AI music discovery assistant. You help people discover new music they'll love.
 
 {taste_context}
@@ -129,7 +135,7 @@ Respond with exactly 5 music recommendations as a JSON array. Each item should h
 - "reason": A warm, personal 2-3 sentence explanation of WHY they'll love this track. Reference specific qualities from their taste profile. Be specific about sonic qualities, not generic.
 - "score": confidence score 0.0-1.0
 
-IMPORTANT: Strongly prioritize independent and underground artists who release music on Bandcamp. Think DIY, indie labels, self-released artists, and the kind of music you'd find crate-digging on Bandcamp. Mix in some Bandcamp-type artists alongside any well-known recommendations. Focus on real discovery — lesser-known artists, deep cuts, and hidden gems over obvious popular choices.
+{focus_instruction}
 Return ONLY the JSON array, no other text."""
 
     # Call Claude API
@@ -152,13 +158,14 @@ Return ONLY the JSON array, no other text."""
     except json.JSONDecodeError:
         return [], remaining
 
-    # Search Bandcamp for each recommendation to attach real links
+    # Search Bandcamp for each recommendation if bandcamp mode is on
     from app.services.bandcamp import search_bandcamp
 
     # Save to DB
     recommendations = []
     for rec in recs_data[:5]:
         bandcamp_url = None
+        if bandcamp_mode:
             try:
                 results = await search_bandcamp(
                     f"{rec.get('artist', '')} {rec.get('title', '')}", item_type="t"

frontend/src/lib/api.ts

@@ -142,10 +142,11 @@ export const importSpotifyPlaylist = (playlistId: string) =>
   api.post<PlaylistDetailResponse>('/spotify/import', { playlist_id: playlistId }).then((r) => r.data)
 
 // Recommendations
-export const generateRecommendations = (playlistId?: string, query?: string) =>
+export const generateRecommendations = (playlistId?: string, query?: string, bandcampMode?: boolean) =>
   api.post<RecommendationResponse>('/recommendations/generate', {
     playlist_id: playlistId,
     query,
+    bandcamp_mode: bandcampMode || false,
   }).then((r) => r.data)
 
 export const getRecommendationHistory = () =>

frontend/src/pages/Discover.tsx

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ export default function Discover() {
   const [discovering, setDiscovering] = useState(false)
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
   const [error, setError] = useState('')
+  const [bandcampMode, setBandcampMode] = useState(false)
   const [savingIds, setSavingIds] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set())
 
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -45,7 +46,8 @@ export default function Discover() {
     try {
       const response = await generateRecommendations(
         selectedPlaylist || undefined,
-        query.trim() || undefined
+        query.trim() || undefined,
+        bandcampMode
       )
       setResults(response.recommendations)
       setRemaining(response.remaining_today)
@@ -133,6 +135,27 @@ export default function Discover() {
           />
         </div>
 
+        {/* Bandcamp Mode Toggle */}
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={() => setBandcampMode(!bandcampMode)}
+            className={`relative inline-flex h-6 w-11 items-center rounded-full transition-colors cursor-pointer border-none ${
+              bandcampMode ? 'bg-purple' : 'bg-charcoal-muted/30'
+            }`}
+          >
+            <span
+              className={`inline-block h-4 w-4 transform rounded-full bg-white transition-transform ${
+                bandcampMode ? 'translate-x-6' : 'translate-x-1'
+              }`}
+            />
+          </button>
+          <span className="text-sm text-charcoal">
+            Bandcamp mode
+            <span className="text-charcoal-muted ml-1">— prioritize indie & underground artists</span>
+          </span>
+        </div>
+
         {/* Remaining count */}
         {!user?.is_pro && (
           <p className="text-xs text-charcoal-muted flex items-center gap-1">