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Five Questions With… Jim Norris

Canadian Musician has just turned 40 years of continuous publication for the magazine, a remarkable run that shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Here publisher Jim Norris reflects upon the feat, the reasons for its longevity, and the overall growth of the Canadian music industry.

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Canada's Merck Mercuriadis Turns Songs Into Investor Gold

Apr 24, 2019

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Talent

There’s Something About Jann, the TV Show, That Canadians Love

Apr 24, 2019

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Careers: April 24, 2019

Apr 24, 2019

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Five Questions With… Jim Norris

Apr 24, 2019

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Madonna's Back Still Trying To Push Boundaries

Apr 22, 2019

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BTS Outsizes Beyoncé With It's Second No. 1 Album

Apr 22, 2019

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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: April 22, 2019

Apr 21, 2019

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Lou Phelps: word

Apr 24, 2019

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Music News Digest, April 24, 2019

Apr 24, 2019

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Music Biz Headlines, April 24, 2019

Apr 24, 2019

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Madonna's Back Still Trying To Push Boundaries

Apr 22, 2019

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Prism Prize Video: Drake -Nice For What

Apr 22, 2019

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Latest News

Apr 24, 2019

MorMor

Apr 24, 2019

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced the recipients of the 2019 Honorary East Coast Music Awards

Media Beat

Apr 24, 2019

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Streaming set to exceed cable subs in 2020

Nielsen Market Watch Facts & Figures: April 19th, 2019

Apr 24, 2019

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Here is this week's Nielsen Marketwatch report which features Canadian music stats for the current week and YTD with comparisons to last year.

Canada's Merck Mercuriadis Turns Songs Into Investor Gold

Publishing

Apr 24, 2019

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Quebec-born music industry executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis, former manager of globally successful recording artists such as Elton John

Today's New Track

Lou Phelps: word

The Juno-nominated rapper returns with a strong new cut produced by WondaGurl. He spits out lines with rhythmic ease, and the entertaining video complements it neatly.
Just John x Dom Dias: Tango Town

Tipped by many as the next big thing to emerge from the Toronto hip-hop scene, the duo has just released a new EP. This single features snappy rhyming, witty lyrics, and adventurous production.
TR/ST: Colossal

The critically acclaimed project of electronica artist Robert Alfons releases a new album today. This new single features rumbling bass and swirling synths on a cut that lives up to its title.
Hollerado: Straight To Hell

The popular indie rock band is calling it quits, but not before a swansong album and tour. Here is an inventive video for a typically quirky yet melodic new track.
Black Mountain: Boogie Lover

The BC riffmeisters have shuffled personnel, but, judging by the glorious sonic sludge of this new single, their signature sound remains happily intact.
Jessie Reyez with 6LACK: Imported

The fast-rising, award-winning Toronto R&B singer/songwriter collaborates with an Atlanta hip-hop artist on a steamy new track that has hit stamped all over it.
Dead Soft: The Static

The BC band softens its sound on a new dream-pop meets shoegaze single. Ethereal vocals float atop atmospheric guitars in mesmerising fashion.
Walk Off The Earth feat. Sarah Silverman: Video Killed The Radio Star

The pop pride of Burlington, ON, partners with a top US comedian for a refreshing new take on the 1979 Buggles hit.
SonReal: 1000 Highways

The platinum-selling BC hip-hop artist adds a soulful folk-pop tinge to this charming homage to the love of his life. A sweet treat.
Kuri: Sort Sol

The youthful BC singer/songwriter/producer previews a debut album with this gently dazzling new single. His haunting vocals and genuinely poetic lyrics are well-served in a stunning video.
Luca Fogale: Half-Saved

The BC singer/songwriter has earned over 13 million listens with earlier material. He previews a sophomore album with a moody track featuring soulful and yearning vocals and philosophical lyrics.
Kalle Mattson: Strangers ( Rainer + Grimm remix)

The highly-touted songsmith takes a detour into remix territory, and his sweetly fragile vocals mesh neatly with the incessant beats.
Haviah Mighty: In Women Colour

The highly-touted Toronto rapper previews an imminent album with a single that features rapid-fire rhymes and fierce lyrics. A Mighty talent indeed.
Amaara: House Of Cards

This is the music project of Toronto actor/filmmaker Kaelen Ohm, and she dazzles on a mesmerising dream-pop take of a Radiohead tune.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Creator Made An Animal

The Indigenous BC hip-hop duo and Polaris Prize shortlisters preview a new album with another riveting track, showcasing rapid-fire rhymes and powerful lyrics.
Dilly Dally: Sober Motel/Bad Biology

The Toronto hard rock band demonstrates its sonic ferocity on a new live video featuring two cuts from acclaimed current album Heaven.
Headstones: The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald

The veteran hard rockers deliver an unlikely yet compelling version of the Gordon Lightfoot classic, with Hugh Dillon's virile vocals driving the narrative.
Bad Child: Breathing Fire

This young Toronto singer/songwriter/producer is now attracting international attention and this third single will fuel the buzz. It packs plenty into just 2:36, and the hiphop meets alt/art rock hybrid is fascinating.
Jane's Party: Satellite

The newest single from the Toronto modern-rock band is already scoring notable rock radio adds. No surprise, as it is a well-constructed and melodic tune. Call it a tale of lust at first sight:
Luke McMaster feat. Lamont Dozier: ‘My Life is A Song’

The Canadian pop songwriter teams up with the Motown legend on a charming cut that evokes the sound and history of the famed Motor City label.