Dear Songwriters Association Of Canada members, I trust this letter finds you well and as creative as ever. We wanted to reach out and provide you with some important updates…
S.A.C. is thrilled to be attending this year’s CIAM GA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The global unified voice of music creators, the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM), will…
BBC correspondent Mike Savage wrote a piece highlighting one artist’s remarkable story. Lauren Spencer-Smith, British-born Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island, has no record deal. Her song, ‘Fingers Crossed’ was released…
What rights do songwriters have? Can a co-writer record the song, or sign a synchronization license, without the consent of the other co-writers? How do co-writers “split” songs? What are…
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…
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,…
With millions of new songs released every month on multiple streaming sites, it’s up to indie artists to make sure they have a presence in the marketplace. How do you…
The Canadian Musical Reproductive Rights Agency (CMRRA) is the country’s leading mechanical reproduction rights licensing collective with a database of more than 40 million musical works. A 17% increase in…
The SOCAN Foundation’s Travel Assistance Grant is back after a pandemic pause and accepting applications. The funding program offers eligible music creators and publishers up to $1,000 for travel per…
A “throwback song” is one that emulates a song from the past, but in a modern way. This is done by absorbing a golden oldie’s melodic and rhythmic themes, finding…