Month: August 2019


David Marin’s Radio for The People

In his latest show, he invites us to tune in to Radio Compos...

Gordie Sampson Songcamp celebrates 10th Anniversary

SOCAN-supported camp fosters songwriting in Nova Scotia

Labours of Love: Some qualities that enhance the work of creating music

A few Labour Day stories of persistence, patience, vulnerabi...

The Northern Touch of FxckMr

Friendly young Iqaluit rapper exposes sometimes dark reality

CCS Rights Management holds first international song camp

SOCAN-sponsored CCS Songworks 2019 is a resounding success

Fred Fortin walks us through his surprise-released album, Microdose

Finding beauty in nonsense

How did the song happen? “The Only Difference” in McDonald’s U.S. TV ads

Beatchild tune soundtracks iconic brand’s 2018-2019 core c...

How do Grandson, colleagues, co-write their songs?

SOCAN Songwriting Prize 2019 winners discusses their process

SOCAN Foundation awards almost $125,000 in total to 36 young music creators

In 2019 editions of Canadian songwriter, composer, screen co...

Les Anticipateurs: Shining a light on the decadence of showbiz

MC Tronel explains himself

Participate in the “Save our Culture” campaign!

Launched by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expr...

SOCAN Creates Partnership with Collège André-Grasset

Montréal College becomes advocate for music rights

SOCAN hosts reception for CFC’s Slaight Music Residency participants

Connecting six aspiring screen composers with music-industry...

Montréal’s R&B scene: prolific, but under-represented

“The time will come when we can no longer be ignored”

In the spotlight: Riit

Combining synth-pop with Inuktitut

Apply now for 2019 SOCAN Foundation Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship

Sponsored by TD, program aims to foster high-potential music...

Montréal Pride: Music in the Service of Advocacy

Celebrating diversity by allowing everyone to shine

Decision-makers: Shauna de Cartier

Six Shooter Records founder leads with her heart

MUSIQUE NOMADE / NIKAMOTAN MTL NICTO

Bridging Cultures

Grandson, co-writers receive $10,000, other prizes, for “Blood/Water”

[:fr]SOCAN Songwriting Prize 2019 winners visit our Toronto ...

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