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Random music news for Friday, March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Bobby Caldwell, Canadian Content, Copyright, Justin Bieber, Meg White, Merch, Radio, Silver Dollar, TikTok, Vinyl

Is Ryan Reynolds the richest Canadian entertainer ever. Maybe, now that this deal has gone down. Moving on to music

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Music Industry 

Looks like Canada is going to impose local quotas for streaming services, including music

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Alan Cross 5 Comments Bill C-11, Canadian Content, Netflix, Spotify, Streaming, TikTok, YouTube

One of the things that’s helped Canada become a global powerhouse in music is the investments we make in the

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A Guide to Cancon Songs by Non-Canadians

June 24, 2017June 23, 2017 Alan Cross 7 Comments Canadian Content, Cancon, Foreigners, Non-Canadians

With Canada’s 150th birthday coming up, I’ve been asked to help prepare some properly patriotic playlists. And while it’s easy

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Music Industry 

Are We About to Get CanCon Rules for the Internet?

May 29, 2014 Alan Cross 3 Comments Canadian Content, Cancon, CRTC, Internet

One of the most fantastic things about the Internet is that it’s (largely) unregulated.  Yes, we’re subjected to geo-blocking and

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