An important new book on leadership and mental health in the Canadian music industry is out

April 24, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

What’s the state of mental health across all sectors of the Canadian music industry? Not good. In fact, it’s pretty bad.

Catherine Harrison was behind the Soundcheck Report, a deep dive into how music industry folks in this country are feeling about life. That data has been incorporated into a new book entitled Leading in Stereo, which explores the situation and what can be done about it. And

The book addresses things like burnout, hopelessness, and depression, along with how leadership can be (needs to be!) improved to ensure that the music keeps coming and that the people making it are cared for.

If you’re working in any part of the Canadian music industry–performer, manager, venue person, roadie, the whole shebang–this is an important book.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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