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Foreign Earnings For SOCAN Members Help Drive Double Digit Revenue Growth

A rising tide of Canadian music success around the world has helped to create a buoyant year for Canada's songwriters, composers and publishers, adding to more history-making numbers for SOCAN in 2018, as the company announced preliminary year-end results.

Joe Costello: APA member, Cape Breton Regional Municipality; Kate Gracey-Stewart: Atlantic Presenters Association; Lindsay Ann Cory: APA member, Nocturne: Art at Night

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ShiftChange Festival Conference A Tonic For Atlantic Presenters

Feb 21, 2019

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The Prism Prize Announces the Top 20 Best Canadian Music Videos

Feb 21, 2019

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Five Questions With… Flying Hórses

Feb 20, 2019

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Careers: February 19, 2019

Feb 19, 2019

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Lara Fabian as depicted on her latest album cover.

Ariana Grande's 'Thank U' Is This Week's Chart Topper

Feb 18, 2019

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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Feb. 18, 2019

Feb 17, 2019

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Radio Picks Its Hits From A Slew Of New Superstar Singles

Feb 16, 2019

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Music News Digest, Feb. 20, 2019

Feb 20, 2019

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Five Questions With… Flying Hórses

Feb 20, 2019

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Reuben and the Dark: Hold Me Like A Fire

Feb 20, 2019

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Alexisonfire: Familiar Drugs

Feb 18, 2019

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Music Biz Headlines, Feb. 18, 2019

Feb 18, 2019

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Feb 20, 2019

Arkells smash i

Feb 20, 2019

Popular Toronto indie rock band Hollerado is calling it a day. The announcement came in a press release yesterday that reads in pa

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Feb 20, 2019

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ShiftChange Festival Conference A Tonic For Atlantic Presenters

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Feb 21, 2019

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Atlantic Canada may be just past the halfway point of the much-maligned winter season, but in Halifax, N.S., thoughts of many are focused squarely

Foreign Earnings For SOCAN Members Help Drive Double Digit Revenue Growth

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Feb 21, 2019

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Today's New Track

Reuben and the Dark: Hold Me Like A Fire

The new video for this fan favourite track was recorded at the National Music Centre. A 70-voice choir supplements the rich and resonant vocals of mainman Reuben Bullock, imparting a gospel feel.
Alexisonfire: Familiar Drugs

The hardcore heroes return with the first new original track in almost a decade. It features their familiar intensity, led by George Pettit's signature paint-stripping vocals. The group's large global following will lap this up.
Ghost Caravan: Love Me If You Dare

This new cut from the Toronto quartet track mixes melody and rhythm neatly, with the push and pull dynamics mirroring the lyrical theme. It is a co-write with Martha Johnson and Mark Gane of Martha and the Muffins.
Tim Baker: Dance

The leader of Hey Rosetta! is going solo, with a debut album coming in April. This lead single is a tender piano ballad that allows his rich and resonant voice to shine.
Cat Clyde: All The Black

The singer/songwriter from Stratford has quietly gained a large international following. This new cut is a slow burning slab of sparse and soulful folk, while the accompanying video has a dark edge evocative of David Lynch.
The James Barker Band: Keep It Simple

The first new music from the country hitmakers in over a year sounds like another winner. The upbeat mood of the song mirrors lyrics extolling the virtues of Friday night fun.
Mike Edel: Houdini

The BC-raised, US-based singer/songwriter previews his new album, Thresholds, with this spirited and radio-friendly cut. The full-blooded guitars give it a rock edge that is a departure from his usual mellow folk-rock sound.
Lost Cousins: Montreal

After a string of well-received singles, the psych-rock combo has released its debut full-length In Scenery. This spirited track builds in intensity, with virile guitars complemented by keyboard fills.
Kiwi jr.: Leslie

The Toronto garage-pop combo previews a debut album with a short and snappy tune featuring jangly guitar and catchy hooks that leave you wanting to hear more.
Danielle Todd: Crazy

The song, co-written with Caitie Thompson and Bobbi Holliday, is bubblier than a case of Moet.
Kayla Diamond: Limbo

After breaking through in 2018, the Toronto pop chanteuse kicks off 2019 in grand style with this piano-based ballad. Her gently affecting vocals are subtly embellished with swelling strings.
Chloe Watkinson: This Is Our Time

The hotly-tipped Toronto blues-rocker comes up with another winner on this new single. Her vigorous vocals shine, the lyrics are smart and sassy, and the video, now premiering on FYI, is eye-catching.
Matt Andersen: Free Man

The New Brunswick roots dynamo previews his 10th album with this uplifting song, co-written with Craig Northey. It has a Southern soul meets blues vibe, and Andersen's voice is more muscular than a squad of NFL linebackers.
Kid Koala: Lost At Sea feat. Trixie Whitley

The ace Montreal turntablist/composer previews new album Music To Draw To: Io with this beguiling track featuring ethereal vocals placed amidst an evocative synths-drenched soundscape.
Charlotte Cornfield: Andrew

The Toronto folk-rocker has just signed to Outside Music imprint Next Door Records. This advance single from a third album features unaffected vocals, smart lyrics, and crisp guitar, and is accompanied by a charming video.
Hawksley Workman: Lazy

The prolific and decidedly not lazy songsmith teases a new solo album with a single that he terms an exploration of love and memories. It is a heartwarming tune featuring rich vocals and a fluid guitar solo.
Amanda Rheaume: The Skin I’m In

The title track of an upcoming album from the award-winning roots artist, this highly personal song has an empowering message of universal resonance. Warm vocals, crisp production, and a well-choreographed video combine to make this a winner.
Colin Linden and Luther Dickinson: Don't Let Go

Two major players on the roots music/Americana scene have joined forces on a new album coming soon. It is previewed by this upbeat cover of a '50s hit that's fuelled by Linden's guitar work and robust vocals.
The Strumbellas: Salvation

The Juno-winning Toronto roots-rockers return with the first single from an upcoming fourth album and first for eOne. It is an upbeat and optimistic song that retains the group's signatures of shifting dynamics and boisterous massed vocals.
Neon Dreams: High School Dropout

The Halifax pop meets EDM duo shines on a catchy new single inspired by singer Frank Kadillac's real-life experiences and enlivened by his warm vocals.