Music Canada Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Canadian musicians continue to struggle with no gigs in sight

Music Canada, the organization that lobbies for music labels in this country, commissioned a new study on how Canadian musicians

All facets of the economy are tanking worldwide, including the entertainment industry. Many organizations are trying to figure out the

According to SOCAN, Canadians performance rights collective, says that 7.8 million Canadians subscribe to some kind of streaming music service.

It’s a bit of an oversimplification, but new copyright policy in Canada wants to make sure streaming platforms are adequately

Last week I posted about Music Canada Cares’ new program The Three Rs of Music Program. With the program’s dedication

As someone who spent a lot of time in the band room in high school and then went on to

Earlier this week, there was a story about how The Eagles Greatest Hits: 1971-1975 was once again certified as the

With legendary and locally beloved venues closing at a dispiriting pace just as more bands are popping up, Toronto has

Given the weather we’ve had in central Canada, I feel really silly that I’ve had my snow tires on for

At the opening reception for the 46th Annual Juno Awards, Music Canada revealed a four-part installation called Anthology: Defining Moments

Graham Henderson is the head of Music Canada, the organization that speaks for much of the record industry–all the major

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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