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Five rising stars of Québec R&B and soul to watch

For the third year in a row, here are five R&B and soul artists from Québec to keep an eye on in the coming months.

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Luc Plamondon and Marjo Reign as the King and Queen of the 2026 SOCAN Gala

The 35th Gala SOCAN took place last night at TOHU, in Montréal, bringing together a select group of industry figures from both behind the scenes and the spotlight. Among the creators in attendance wa...

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SOCAN Academy: Dillon Baldassero on Finding Your Own Style

Dillon Baldassero has carved out a strong reputation as a screen composer, with credits spanning both documentary and fiction. His work includes the series and films The Family (which earned him a SOC...

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SOCAN Song of the Week: Eli Rose – “Elle tient debout”

Eli Rose leans into a disco-inflected sound on “Elle tient debout.”

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Luan Larobina Crowned Winner of the 30th Francouvertes

Hailing from Gaspésie, Luan Larobina took home top honours at the final, held at Montréal’s Club Soda, presented in partnership with SOCAN.

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The Inner Poles of Alexis Martin

For more than 35 years, Alexis Martin has supported other artists. With this album, he finally turns the focus onto himself.

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Hiroki Tanaka explores hymnal heritage on ‘Isan’

Of all the creative approaches taken by songwriters, Hiroki Tanaka’s has got to be unique: turning the Christian hymns in his Japanese-Canadian grandparents’ hymnbook into an ambiti...

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2026 Gala SOCAN interviews, part two

2026 Gala SOCAN interviews, part two

We’re back with the second round of our red-carpet intervi...

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Video: 2026 Gala SOCAN interviews, part one

Video: 2026 Gala SOCAN interviews, part one

SOCAN presents AI opportunities and challenges to Canadian Senate committee

SOCAN presents AI opportunities and challenges to Canadian Senate committee

Why transparency is critical to AI conversations with music ...

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SOCAN’s 2026 Annual General Meeting highlights

SOCAN’s 2026 Annual General Meeting highlights

AI, advocacy work, another year of record-breaking revenue

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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

This year’s cohort includes The Tragically Hip, Feist, Lov...

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Baby Nova’s “Too Pretty for Buffalo”

Baby Nova’s “Too Pretty for Buffalo”

How the Song Happened

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Francouvertes: Fyore, Irdens Exantus and Luan Larobina headed for the finals

Francouvertes: Fyore, Irdens Exantus and Luan Larobina headed for the finals

SOCAN Foundation launches inaugural South Asian Music Prize

SOCAN Foundation launches inaugural South Asian Music Prize

$10,000 prize presented by SiriusXM Dhamaka

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Tia Woods’ “Sage My Soul” wins her a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Tia Woods’ “Sage My Soul” wins her a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

For topping Indigenous Music Countdown chart

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Three Days Grace earn a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award for “Mayday

Three Days Grace earn a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award for “Mayday

For topping two charts at once

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Trews’ “The Breakdown” lifted up with SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Trews’ “The Breakdown” lifted up with SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Two sets of rock-band brothers fuel chart-topping hit

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Siibii’s “Body to Body” earns a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Siibii’s “Body to Body” earns a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

For topping Indigenous Music Countdown chart

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CISAC Report: Private copying still generates income for music creators

CISAC Report: Private copying still generates income for music creators

Even as digital tech changes the game

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Editor Howard Druckman is leaving SOCAN

Editor Howard Druckman is leaving SOCAN

Champion of Canadian Music

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SOCAN welcomes new Editorial Content Creators

SOCAN welcomes new Editorial Content Creators

And celebrates internal promotion

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Sebastian Gaskin’s “Cherie Amour” wins him a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Sebastian Gaskin’s “Cherie Amour” wins him a SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

First-ever SOCAN award for topping Indigenous Music Countdow...

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Thirty-Fifth Gala SOCAN: Tribute to Luc Plamondon takes centre stage

Thirty-Fifth Gala SOCAN: Tribute to Luc Plamondon takes centre stage

Marjo, Peter Peter, JF Pauzé, Men I Trust, more to be honou...

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SOCAN Foundation launches scholarship program, with grants up to $5,000

SOCAN Foundation launches scholarship program, with grants up to $5,000

Post-secondary music students can apply now

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Ger Carriere’s “Can I Be Her” honoured with SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

Ger Carriere’s “Can I Be Her” honoured with SOCAN No. 1 Song Award

For scaling the peak of the Indigenous Music Countdown chart

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SOCAN mourns the passing of Donald K. Tarlton

SOCAN mourns the passing of Donald K. Tarlton

Legendary promoter, record company head

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