The Toronto-based beats master has won Grammys as a member of jazz combo Snarky Puppy. He explains that gospel music has had a huge impact on his playing.
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June 30, 2017
by Bill King
The famed folk songsmith will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in September. He reflects upon the honour, his upcoming 33rd album, and much more here.
June 26, 2017
by Kim Hughes
On the heels of Serena Ryder’s new chart-topping Utopia album, Sandy Pandya spoke with FYI about the challenges facing 21st-century artist managers and why you can’t keep a good woman down.
June 8, 2017
by Kim Hughes
She's a force to behold and has a songbook of stories that in part are included in a new musical she is bringing to the stage
June 1, 2017
by Bill King
Any kid growing up in Canada with a passion for guitar has several influential players to reference.
May 18, 2017
by Bill King
It was the fall of 1989 and “Music Box Dancer” Frank Mills was jetting around the east coast of Canada riding shotgun in a van with a few side musi
May 14, 2017
by Bill King
Sing Festival's Pat Silver on the joy of singing and the joy of bringing a festival to fruition that celebrates the human voice.
May 12, 2017
by Bill King
The popular fest’s executive director faces many challenges with flair, while retaining a real passion for the genre.
May 11, 2017
by Kim Hughes
A dynamo in business, Lesley Soldat is poised to be a dynamo in retirement as well.
May 8, 2017
by Bill King
The man behind major summer festivals WayHome and Boots & Hearts reflects upon his career in the live music business and the issues involved in producing a successful event.
May 5, 2017
by Bill King
Music is a critical part of gaming and song placement, and soundtrack work is putting money in musician’s pockets. We think there’s a huge overlap in audiences. Our partners at SXSW have featured gaming and music for a few years and it makes sense. — Michael Hollett
April 28, 2017
by Bill King
It took a musician to tackle the issue of selling independent music online – direct to the consumer. CD Baby founder Derek Sivers did this by creating a website to sell his own music in 1998.