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SOCAN to present first-ever non-performing songwriter honour at 2025 JUNO Awards

Josh Ross, Tate McRae, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd lead nominations

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Video: A Retrospective with AHI

Looking at his past, present, and future making music

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Building a career in France: challenges, sacrifices, dreams, reality

The export strategies of Klô Pelgag, Fredz, Aliocha, Patrick Watson and Billy du Page

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Alessia Cara’s Love & Hyperbole

A Portrait of the Pop Star as a Songwriter

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Video: the five winners of APEM’s 2025 Syncs of the Year

Announced during the “Quand la musique rencontre l’image” conference

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Beyoncé’s SOCAN member co-writers earn double win in 2025 Grammy Awards

Beyoncé’s SOCAN member co-writers earn double win in 2025 Grammy Awards

SOCAN member The Weeknd returns to ceremony after years-long...

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Canadian Live Music Association says the industry contributes $10.92 billion annually to Canada’s GDP

Canadian Live Music Association says the industry contributes $10.92 billion annually to Canada’s GDP

New study provides hard data on economic impact, including t...

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Five “Québ Rap” Rookies to Watch in 2025

Five “Québ Rap” Rookies to Watch in 2025

Meet Trapmat Savior, Sensei H, Kaya Hoax, Mosez Jones, Halo

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Kevin Lau composes music for concerts, films, opera, ballet… even books

Kevin Lau composes music for concerts, films, opera, ballet… even books

Conjuring worlds with his storytelling

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SOCAN advocates on behalf of its members in January 2025 CRTC hearings

SOCAN advocates on behalf of its members in January 2025 CRTC hearings

Encourages support of both composers and syncs in Online Str...

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Death of Stéphane Venne: an outpouring of tributes to an exceptional songwriter

Death of Stéphane Venne: an outpouring of tributes to an exceptional songwriter

SOCAN members bear witness to his legacy

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Video – Artificial intelligence in music: opportunity or threat?

Video – Artificial intelligence in music: opportunity or threat?

Seventeen SOCAN members chime in

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Grammy winner Ryan Ofei fuses Gospel with pan-African music

Grammy winner Ryan Ofei fuses Gospel with pan-African music

Near-death experience inspires him to impact people’s live...

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King Cruff makes state-of-the-art reggae for the current moment

King Cruff makes state-of-the-art reggae for the current moment

And honours the legacy of his grandmother, Rita Marley

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lucatheproducer, new king of the charts

lucatheproducer, new king of the charts

Meet the Montréal producer behind the hits “Fake Friends,...

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SOCAN celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2025!

SOCAN celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2025!

Look for special “SOCAN 100” content and activities this...

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SOCAN mourns the loss of David Farrell

SOCAN mourns the loss of David Farrell

Influential music trade publisher, journalist and co-founder...

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Music for Good: DillanPonders

Music for Good: DillanPonders

All-In rapper runs 100 marathons in 100 days for men’s men...

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The Best of 2024

The Best of 2024

Our Contributors’ Top 10 Song Lists

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Video – Top Secrets: “Fake Friends” by Billie du Page, BAYLA, lucatheproducer

Video – Top Secrets: “Fake Friends” by Billie du Page, BAYLA, lucatheproducer

Her first-ever single goes straight to No. 1!

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Jane’s Party: In it for the Long Run

Jane’s Party: In it for the Long Run

Making syncs and covers work for them

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Evangeline: APEM and SOCAN Reproduction Rights strike a deal

Evangeline: APEM and SOCAN Reproduction Rights strike a deal

SOCAN RR will handle royalties for publisher organization's ...

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Gala Québec Cinéma 2024 : Two SOCAN members win a Prix Iris

Gala Québec Cinéma 2024 : Two SOCAN members win a Prix Iris

Awards honour Daniel Bélanger, Mimi Allard

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Attention SOCAN members! SOCAN Academy is now open!

Attention SOCAN members! SOCAN Academy is now open!

Welcome to your NEW music career resource

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Five Québec beatmakers to watch in 2025

Five Québec beatmakers to watch in 2025

KingAlexBeats, Badmninto, Willy Wonder, NGL Flounce, Christi...

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