Spotify’s Daniel Ek Invests In Military AI
Does music and military AI technology go together? When it comes to ‘data’ Ek seems to think so. The announcement didn’t quite hit us the way it’s hitting now, as…
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Former EMI UK Boss, Tony Wadsworth Declares that Copyright Reforms Will Greatly Impact Investment in Talent
Although copyright reforms are happening at the parliamentary level in the United Kingdom-the concerns for the future of the global music industry and artists are many. Without oversimplifying, how would…
And The Winners Are……
We’re excited to have young music creators begin their journey with a groundbreaking win of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters. These talented winners and new S.A.C. members…
Digital Music – Are NFTs Genuine?
The topic in focus over at The Digital Music News, Non-fungible tokens have definitely taken the art and music industries by storm. From untitled art work to full…
How to Use Past Experiences to Fuel Musical Creativity
We all have had past experiences, either happy, sad or confusing, that can be used as fodder for songwriting. A bad breakup, the intense love felt when holding your baby,…
Billy Raffoul Soars with “Western Skies” 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize Winner
Hailing from Leamington, Ont., Billy Raffoul has won the 16th annual SOCAN Songwriting Prize with his song “Western Skies,” beating out nine other finalists. Prizes include $5,000 in cash, a…
Finalists Named for 2021 Slaight Music Emerging Songwriter Award
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame announced six anglophone and five francophone artists from across the country as finalists for the 2021 Slaight Music Emerging Songwriter Award. One anglophone and…
Government of Canada Investments of $70 Million to Support Canada’s Artists and Live Music Sector
The Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, recently announced $70 million over three years to support the country’s live music sector and artists through the pandemic. The government is allocating…
“Big Canadian Reggae Lion” Jo Jo Bennett Dies at 81
Jo Jo Bennett, the two-time Juno Award winner and Sattalites co-founder, who played the fluegelhorn and trumpet with the band, died on August 3. A reggae influencer who also played…
Haviah Mighty Heads List of Prism Prize Award Winners
A jury of 130 media professionals awarded Haviah Mighty’s music video Thirteen, directed by Theo Kapodistrias, the 2021 Prism Prize’s $20,000 Grand Prize. Aquakultre’s Pay It Forward won the Audience…