Canadian Independent Music Association Gets $20M From Federal Government
The Canadian Independent Music Association has been awarded $20 million the federal government over the next two years for the Canada Music Fund. The CMF has been a critical source. Continue reading
SOCAN Reports A Record Breaking Year
Canadian rights organization SOCAN published their preliminary results for 2018, revealing that the year was a record-breaker for the Canadian music industry. The PRO recorded record total revenues of $374. Continue reading
RPM Music Distribution Shuts Down Without Warning
RPM music distribution has shut down without warning. The Concord, Ontario based company whose distribution and one-stop clients include independent labels Concord, eOne, Drag City and Rough Trade. A letter. Continue reading
Don’t Wait For U.S. Music Modernization Act: What All Artists Performing In Canada Can Do Now To Get Paid More
With the future of the Music Modernization Act looking uncertain, and things generally not looking great for artists in the performance rights in general, Shawn Wilson offers some advice on. Continue reading
Polaris Music Prize Short List 2018
Ten albums have been named to the Polaris Music Prize short list for Canadian album of the year. “These 10 titles traverse language and culture and highlight the beauty and richness. Continue reading
