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Prior to their performance of ‘One’ at the Canada Day Parliament Hill concert, Bono and The Edge had a private audience with Prime Minister Trudeau, his wife Sophie and their children, along with UMC’s Jeffrey Remedios and Kristen Burke.
July 10, 2017
by FYI Staff

It was much more than another Canada Day celebration, and this is especially true for Team Universal who went over the top last week in meaningful ways.

July 7, 2017
by FYI Staff

Figures for the first half of the year show Canadian music consumption is up by over 14 per cent. Streaming has soared while album and digital track sales have declined significantly.

Acronym's Tony Tarleton. Photo: Emma-Lee
June 23, 2017
by External Source

The two formidable and successful music execs have paired for the relaunch of the Acronym imprint. Prairie singer-songwriter Megan Nash's  "Bad Poetry" is the first release.

eOne, Designated Survivor producer
June 1, 2017
by FYI Staff

Canadian entertainment media company Entertainment One (eOne) has expanded its global reach with the opening of new offices in Germany and Australi

Emerson Drive grab some grub at Grizzly Manor Cafe
May 28, 2017
by FYI Staff

The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories.

Jillea's Miss America is off to a strong start on radio
May 22, 2017
by FYI Staff

The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories.

Ron Kitchener
May 8, 2017
by Kerry Doole

The founder and head of Canada’s largest country music label and a thriving artist management company updates us on the activities of his talent-heavy roster.

Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Universal Music Latin
May 1, 2017
by FYI Staff

Kendrick and Drake remain invincible, three vinyl catalogue reissues from the Tragically Hip return to the sales chart, a Puerto Rican duo makes history, Brad Paisley makes a mark, as too the James Barker Band.

Evan Newman, Outside Music
April 26, 2017
by Jason Schneider

This independent music scene stalwart and longtime Managing Director of the Outside Music label has just become a full partner in the company. He reflects upon lessons learned during this journey and cites new projects he's excited about.

April 25, 2017
by Nick Krewen

Canada's 12.8% revenue increase in 2016 re-establishes the country as the sixth largest recorded music territory in the world.

IFPI Global Music Report shows growth in revenues and streaming
April 25, 2017
by Nick Krewen

For the second consecutive year, the Global Music Market posted a revenue increase, driven by streaming and paid subscription.

April 7, 2017
by FYI Staff

Spotify has signed a multi-year licensing deal with UMG, but respected industry analyst Mark Mulligan sees the agreement as the tip of a much larger iceberg that puts the music streaming leader in the fast-lane in its platform genre.