Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue. Notables this week include Steve Earle. Tim Burgess, Dennis DeYoung, Indigo Girls, Russ, Margo Price, and Maelstrom. The strong Canadian contingent is led by Lindy Vopnfjord (pictured), Jordan Klassen, Carly Rae Jepsen, Owen Pallett, Ken Yates, Lynn Jackson, Jeff Healey, Dylan Menzie, and Twin Kennedy.
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May 19, 2020
by FYI Staff
For the first time since 2015 when streaming and digital song sales were included to tabulate total consumption chart data, three Canadian artists
May 19, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. Applications for FACTOR's Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording grants (pictured) close on May 28.
May 15, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue. Notables this week include Jason Isbell, Sleaford Mods, Willie Nile, Noah Cyrus, Perfume Genius, Nick Hakim, and Ruthie Foster. The Canadian contingent is led by The Dears, The Jerry Cans (pictured), Roy Woods, Wayne Nicholson & John Campbelljohn, Land of Talk, Pharis and Jason Romero, and Adaline.
May 10, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. Applications for the just-announced Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund for music documentaries (pictured) open on June 3.
May 8, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue. Notables this week include Lamb of God, I Break Horses, Cathedral, Cryptex, and Mark Lanegan. The Canadian contingent is led by Astrocolor, Aquakultre, Joe Nolan, Nikki Yanofsky, David Myles, Pantayo (pictured), and Fortunato Durutti.
May 3, 2020
by FYI Staff
After two weeks out of the top spot, The Weeknd’s After Hours returns to No.
May 3, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. Applications for the next round of MVP Project video funding (pictured) open May 15.
May 1, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue. Notables this week include Dixie Chicks, Chicano Batman, Kenny Chesney, American Aquarium, Damien Jurado, and Devon Williams. The Canadian contingent is led by Drake, Alanis Morissette, Austra (pictured), WiL, Shade, Peripheral Vision, Tyleen, and Absolutely Free.
April 27, 2020
by External Source
DaBaby’s Blame It On Baby debuts at No.