Kobalt’s AWAL Adds Toronto Team

AWAL, Kobalt’s indie label and label services arm, will add a Tronto office early in 2019. New hires will be made in marketing, client relations and A&R.  

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Equipment • Crossing The Border • Guide To Buying Drums

This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered the challenge of coming to the US as a Canadian or Mexican band, what to keep in mind when purchasing drums, how to find. Continue reading

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$100 Million Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fyre Festival: “Closer To Hunger Games Than Coachella”

A major lawsuit was filed against the aborted Fyre Festival Sunday in U.S. District Court by attorney Mark Geragos, The suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff and concert goer Daniel. Continue reading

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Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Advocates For Free Market Approach To Ticket Resales

While presenting at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, said he views plans for legislation to fight digital scalpers on the secondary market as unrealistic.

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How To Better Understand Your Fanbase

To survive in the modern music industry, it is imperative that you understand your fans in order to help your audience grow. Part of this requires being able to recognize. Continue reading

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The Music Supervisor: Are They Killing Songwriting?

With such a vast variety of channel options now available to consumers, the music supervisor for television and film has, in many ways, become the modern A&R person. However this. Continue reading

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Polaris Music Prize Names 2016 Shortlist

The Polaris Music Prize announced its 2016 Short List of Canadian albums today. The Polaris Music Prize Gala will be held at The Carlu in Toronto on Monday, September 19 at 8. Continue reading

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A Guide To Indie Sync With VICE Music Supervisor Lindsay-Bae Davis” FREE Webinar For Hypebot Readers

Landing placements in film, tv and commercials are not only important sources of income, but also a valued promotional opportunities. But where do you start?

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Riding The Vinyl Boom, Technics Returns With New Turntable

The vinyl record boom has been good for artists and great for independent records stores. But it has also spawned startups to serve vinyl lovers and  a resurgence in turntable. Continue reading

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Dee Snider Of Twisted Sister’s Metadata Mishap

While making music readily available for digital download is an easy process, it is important that artists take the time to include metadata relating to the music in order to. Continue reading

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